Russet the Dog: Uganda's Social Media Scam
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- Published
- May 3, 2026
- Duration
- 2:00
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- Last updated
- May 4, 2026
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Russet, a dog from Uganda, became a symbol of a massive social media scam, raising thousands for fake causes. Scammers exploited animal lovers emotions, using injured pets to solicit donations. The BBC uncovered the scheme, revealing over $730,000 raised in five years, with nearly 40% tied to Mityana. Activists are fighting back, exposing the scams and pu…
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Russet, a dog from Uganda, became a symbol of a massive social media scam, raising thousands for fake causes. Scammers exploited animal lovers emotions, using injured pets to solicit donations. The BBC uncovered the scheme, revealing over $730,000 raised in five years, with nearly 40% tied to Mityana. Activists are fighting back, exposing the scams and pushing for stricter regulations to protect animals and donors alike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adv
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