Kim Kardashian Warns Fans About Wildfire Donation Scammers

Kim Kardashian is urging her followers to be cautious of scammers posing as her to solicit donations for victims of the Los Angeles fires. The 44-year-old reality star took to her Instagram Story to share a screenshot of a fraudulent email sent from “[email protected],” warning fans not to engage with the scam.

This comes as part of her ongoing advocacy work, which has recently focused on incarcerated firefighters who risk their lives for as little as $1 an hour. Over the weekend, Kardashian highlighted the plight of these first responders in another Instagram Story, praising their bravery and calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to increase their pay to a more dignified rate.

In her post, she pointed out that incarcerated firefighters, despite their heroic efforts, earn between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, with an additional $1 per hour during emergencies. However, some details in her statement may have been inaccurate. The California Department of Corrections clarified that the $1 per hour bonus applies only during active emergencies, with firefighters working 24-hour shifts followed by a 24-hour rest period.

While her data may need some adjustments, Kardashian’s influence continues to shine a light on critical issues, and her advocacy could play a role in driving meaningful change for underrepresented communities.