Unfortunately, in the aftermath of disaster-related events, such as the recent devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawai’i, cybercriminals often exploit the compassion and generosity of the public by conducting fraudulent schemes. Individuals seeking to donate to relief efforts are targeted in charity scams initiated by threat actors using social engineering tactics through emails, SMS text messaging, phone calls, and direct messages via social media. They often create a sense of urgency and may impersonate reputable organizations. For example, phishing emails may contain display name spoofing to appear as a known or trusted charity and attempt to convince the potential donor to open an attachment or click a link directing them to a cloned or spoofed website impersonating the legitimate charity with the intent to steal sensitive information, user credentials, or relief funds. Although many legitimate organizations call to solicit donations, potential donors are advised to take the time to properly research the name of the charity before donating. Credit card payments offer more consumer protections and are easier to track than payments of gift cards, wire transfers, cash, or cryptocurrency. Additionally, donations are not recommended through payment apps, such as Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle, as funds through these apps should be sent to known and familiar individuals such as family and friends.