Kar-Der Message Arrived: Attention Fraud Warning! Recently Be careful! Fraud is being committed by using the name of Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association. Recently, it has been reported that members of the association and the people of Kayseri have been receiving messages on their cell phones with the title “Kar-Der Mesaj Geldi” (Kar-Der Message Has Arrived) and that these messages contain false requests for donations.

How Fraud is Committed?

Fraudsters create a fake message using the official logo and name of Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association. The message states that the association helps families in need and that those who want to contribute to these aids are asked to deposit money into a bank account number.

How Can You Avoid Fraud?

• Use the official communication channels of Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association. To contact the association, visit the association’s official website(https://karder.org.tr/) or use the association’s official phone numbers (0352 432 00 00 00).
• Do not rely on telephone or SMS requests for donations under any circumstances. Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association announces its fundraising activities on its official website and social media accounts.
• If you receive a message that you think is a scam, report it to the association and law enforcement. You can report fraud to 156 Gendarmerie Hotline or 112 Emergency Hotline.

Consequences of Fraud

People who commit fraud, in addition to gaining unjust gains, also cause material and moral damage to the donors. The crime of fraud is regulated by a specific article in the Turkish Penal Code and those who commit this crime are punished with imprisonment.

About Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association

Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association is a non-governmental organization that operates in Kayseri and aims to help families in need. The association provides various aids such as food aid, clothing aid, education aid.

How can you help the Association?

If you would like to make a financial or in-kind donation to Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association, you can visit the association’s official website(https://karder.org.tr/) or contact the officials using the association’s official phone numbers (0352 432 00 00 00).

Awareness Raising Activities on Social Media

Karaca Village Culture and Solidarity Association and other civil society organizations in Kayseri have been raising awareness on social media about this fraud case. Within the scope of these activities, citizens are informed about fraud methods and warned not to ignore such messages.

Together We Can Fight Fraud

It is important that we are all aware and take the necessary precautions to prevent fraud. When you encounter such fraud cases, you are kindly requested to immediately notify the authorities and warn the people around you about this issue.

Remember, the best defense against scammers is awareness!