THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister K.K. Shailaja submitted a letter to the CM requesting probe on an online scam team that steals money by asking aid for treatment. She said that the related authorities have been directed to take steps against such people.

“The government have formed ‘We-Care’ project to help those who can’t afford treatment costs. There are many beneficiaries of this project. ‘We Care’ functions with government funds and donations. We Care will assist in distributing these funds to the deserved,” Health Minister said.

We Care mission, a project of Kerala Social Security Mission, is fully transparent. The beneficiaries of this project are selected after checking applications and medical inspection by the medical board. The aid is given after checking the financial status of the applicants. The donations are subject to a tax rebate. For those who are abroad, money can be sent to account number 32571943287, SBI Statue Branch, IFSC SBIN0000941, Thiruvananthapuram. For donations in India, payments can be made to account number 30809533211, SBI Statue Branch, Thiruvananthapuram. Donations can be made via DD, cheque and money order as well.