Article 2V22M Blog exposes fake GoFundMe campaigns

Blog exposes fake GoFundMe campaigns

by
Rusty Blazenhoff
from on (#2V22M)

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I've long thought that online crowdfunding campaigns were ripe for fraudulent activity. Drum up a decent sob story (or rip one off from the headlines) and you too can have strangers sending you money you don't deserve.

Well, for just over a year now, Adrienne Gonzalez of Richmond, Virginia has been tracking GoFundMe scams on her site, GoFraudMe. Check out her site and learn how shameless some people can be, from faking cancer for cash to raising funds for cats who fake died in a fire (and more). Eeesh.

(Super Punch)

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