English media reports claim that Liverpool and Diogo Jota’s family have no knowledge of or connection to an organization collecting money for the late player.

A website named the Diogo Jota Foundation (diogojotafoundation.org), created three days after the tragic death of the Portuguese international and his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in Spain, is raising suspicions of fraud, according to English newspaper The Telegraph.

To date, the institution claims to have collected over £47,000—approximately €54,000—in anonymous donations since the tragedy on July 3rd. The page directs users wishing to donate to an external platform that only accepts cryptocurrency, presenting it as ‘the only secure payment method.’

The accumulated funds are supposedly intended for meal distributions and to help disadvantaged school children. According to the site’s own figures, over 25,000 meals have already been distributed, 300 children have received educational support, and 50 partnerships have been established with various ‘local’ organizations.

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The website also displays logos from Liverpool FC, UNICEF, Allianz, and the Portuguese NGDO Platform, which allegedly support the cause.

However, the English newspaper contacted three of these entities, and all confirmed they have no knowledge of or connection to the foundation. The same was confirmed by Diogo Jota’s family, who state they have no relationship with this organization, which claims to have offices and phone numbers in New York, London, and Lisbon.

The Telegraph attempted to contact the provided phone numbers but was unsuccessful. An email sent to the listed address also went unanswered.

Furthermore, in the UK, the Charity Commission confirmed it has not received any registration application from this foundation, adding to the growing suspicion of criminal activity.