I recently came across an Instagram page of a woman Nerisha Romalall that claimed to be collecting donations for her sick dog.   As a dog lover, I was eager to contribute and help out in any way I could. However, after doing some research, I discovered that this page was actually a donation scammer and many of the photos of her "dog" were google stock images.  

This individual has been targeting innocent people who genuinely want to help animals in need. She has been taking advantage of the generosity of others and using the money to fund her lifestyle.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, donation scams are on the rise. In 2020 alone, Americans lost over $2 billion dollars due to fraudulent charities and donation scams.

It is imperative that we take action and shut down this Instagram page before more innocent individuals fall victim to this scammer's deceitful tactics.

By signing this petition, you are joining me in urging Instagram to take immediate action and remove this fraudulent account from their platform. We cannot allow scammers like these to continue preying on kind-hearted individuals who simply want to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

Together, we can put an end to this despicable behavior and ensure that our donations go towards legitimate organizations that truly make a difference for animals in need.

Sources:
- Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2021/02/donation-scams-rise-heres-how-spot-them
- NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/americans-lost-more-2-billion-charity-scams-last-year-here-n1266545