[IN] “Save Mischa” fundraiser may be scam – fake vet docs, missing donation proof, no action from Shopify

I came across an Instagram page asking for donations for a dog’s cancer treatment. Several red flags suggest this may not be legitimate:

The fundraiser’s vet report looks heavily photoshopped, and the hospital (Pesic Petcare) has no active online presence. I emailed them directly and got no response.

Donation screenshots disappear often, and the amount raised increases very slowly—despite a large following (estimated $80k–$100k).

I reported to Shopify but received no response. Also worth noting: Shopify is not a proper fundraising platform.

Interestingly, this fundraiser account frequently comments on posts by @thespacegurl23, who appears to be Sridevi from Hosur, Tamil Nadu—someone previously accused of faking a cancer diagnosis.

Be cautious before donating, and if you’ve already contributed, consider reporting it.