FRAUD: ‘The story that shocked the whole country’ Koit Pikaro’s name and image used in a scam campaign
Koit Pikaro, who recently passed away, has been exploited in a scam campaign using his name to lure individuals to various service providers.
Following the recent death of Koit Pikaro, who was laid to rest on February 14, a fraudulent campaign has emerged using his name and likeness in social media posts. These posts falsely claim to share content regarding his will, suggesting it has had a shockingly significant impact on the country. The posts are designed to attract attention and redirect individuals to service providers, under the guise of legitimate news updates.
While these posts may initially appear credible, complete with Pikaro's photos and mimicked headlines from Estonian news outlets, they are, in fact, fabrications created by scammers. No reputable Estonian media has published articles about these claims, and the links embedded in the posts are not reliable sources of information.
The scam is being perpetuated under the username 'Hyndai Motor Algerie,' indicating a broader scheme to manipulate public sentiment and gain traction for fraudulent services. It underscores the ongoing issue of scams exploiting personal tragedies and highlights the necessity for public vigilance in verifying the authenticity of information disseminated on social media.