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Wasco County Sheriff's Office warns of fundraisers for fake Rowena Fire victims
GoFundMe has a centralized hub for fundraisers to help individuals and families affected by the Rowena Fire near The Dalles.
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GoFundMe tied to Stanislaus tragedy set up, along with fraud warning
The Stanislaus SWAT Association set up a GoFundMe page for the daughters of Dinella Madrigal and Daniel Hutsell, who died on Sunday, May 4. It also warned donors not to fall prey to criminals ...
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L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
To help fight such fraud, GoFundMe created a centralized online hub that contains all verified fundraising pages related to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Los Angeles County 5th District ...
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Interactive Resource Center is warning donors about a scam GoFundMe page
IN The Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro is warning potential donors about a scam involving a fake GoFundMe page.Deonna Kelli Sayed is the communications and development director for the IRC.
Scammers pretend to be grieving Toledo grandmother with fake online fundraiser
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo grandmother is warning others to be careful when donating to causes online. She set up an online fundraiser to pay for her grandson’s funeral, only to find someone ...
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GoFundMe removes fake campaign after fraudulent fundraiser exploits grieving community
How to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. A day later, a GoFundMe account with the title “Help cover funeral costs for Hannah Wasserman ...