Brother of NBC Reporter Eliana Moreno Alerts Public to Scammers Profiting From Her Death
In New York, the brother of NBC reporter Eliana Moreno is calling out scammers attempting to profit from her death by setting up unauthorized fundraisers.

New York, NY, September 17, 2026 — A scheme to exploit the death of NBC reporter Eliana Moreno has been brought to light in New York, as her brother issues a public warning against fraudulent fundraising efforts. The brother, who has not been publicly identified, is actively calling out individuals and groups who have established unauthorized fundraisers, aiming to profit from the reporter’s passing.
According to the information available, these scammers are creating fundraising pages without the family’s consent or knowledge. The explicit intent of these operations appears to be financial gain, leveraging the public’s sympathy and respect for Ms. Moreno and her work.
The family has stated that these fundraisers are not sanctioned and that any funds collected through them will not benefit any legitimate cause associated with Eliana Moreno. The brother’s public statement serves as an urgent alert to the community to be wary of such solicitations.
The exact timeline of when these unauthorized fundraisers began or the specific platforms they are operating on has not been detailed. Furthermore, the identities of the scammers involved have not been disclosed. The specific amount of money potentially raised or sought by these fraudulent operations remains unknown.
Authorities have not yet commented on any ongoing investigations into the matter. The brother’s primary objective is to inform the public and prevent potential donors from being defrauded. He urges anyone who encounters such fundraising pages to report them and refrain from contributing.
NBC News has not released a formal statement regarding the fraudulent activity. The focus remains on the family’s directive to raise awareness about the deceptive practices targeting those mourning the loss of Eliana Moreno.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Bradford on nypost.com, see more information here.