Summary
Mebo's Animal Rescue is a YouTube channel using pirated videos to collect PayPal donations under the name Mukiibi Fayad. The channel launched in February 2026. Here's what we found.
What They Claim
Mebo’s Animal Rescue operates a YouTube channel at @mebo_sanimalrescue, posting animal rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched in February 2026.
What the IRS Says
Mebo’s Animal Rescue makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this organization in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Red Flags
- The channel uses pirated video content – footage taken from legitimate rescue organizations and reposted as their own.
- The PayPal donation account is registered under the name Mukiibi Fayad – an individual name, not an organization, and one that does not match the channel name in any way.
- The channel launched February 25, 2026, making it a relatively new operation.
- With over 6,100 subscribers already accumulated through pirated content, it has built a deceptive appearance of legitimacy quickly.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Z3LMQT963EVLS — registered under Mukiibi Fayad
Investigation Details
- Platform: YouTube
- Channel: @mebo_sanimalrescue
- Subscribers: 6,100+
- Claims Nonprofit: No
- IRS Listed: No
- Channel Launched: February 25, 2026
- Date Investigated: May 2026
What to Do
Report the channel to YouTube by visiting the channel’s About page, clicking the flag icon, and selecting ‘Report user.’ File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. If you’ve donated, contact your bank or credit card company about a chargeback.
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[ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION: This post is based on research conducted by AskGrammy.com in June 2026. This post is for consumer education purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.]