LA fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
To help fight fraud, GoFundMe created an online hub that contains verified fundraising pages related to the L.A.-area wildfires.
Money raised on GoFundMe could affect federal aid for victims of LA wildfires
By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits received from another source for the same disaster-related expense, such as replacing a car. Doing so would require individuals to pay back aid received from
The GoFundMe Fires
Collectively, they’d raised more than $100 million as of Tuesday evening, a GoFundMe spokesperson told me. (The company did not immediately respond when asked where the totals currently stand.) In recent days,
GoFundMe campaigns raise more than $100M for LA wildfire victims — as site protects against vile scams
More than $100 million has been donated to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires through GoFundMe campaigns — the popular crowdfunding platform that verifies all accounts to protect against scams.
These Palisades natives raised over $120,000 for fire relief on GoFundMe. Now what?
After Palisades natives banded together on WhatsApp and raised more than $120,000 on GoFundMe, they face what experts say has become a common scenario after natural disasters: Unexpected scrutiny and challenges as they attempt to manage and distribute the funds.
Wendy Williams’ family starts GoFundMe after ‘trapped’ star says she has $15 to her name
Wendy Williams’ family starts GoFundMe to free her from guardianship after star says she only has $15
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Wendy Williams' family starts GoFundMe to raise $50K to free star from conservatorship
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Flight Attendant Who Was Terminated For Twerking Video Starts GoFundMe Page Which Has Social Media In An Uproar
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant says she was “wrongfully fired” after participating in a social media challenge and posting the video online. However, she has started a GoFundMe earlier this month after losing her job—and it has social media in an uproar.
Is GoFundMe the Best Way to Donate to Los Angeles Fire Victims?
Touched by personal stories of anguish and loss from the fires, donors have sent tens of millions of dollars directly to families in Los Angeles via crowdfunding. These competing pleas for generosity have uneven results.
Australia influencer charged with poisoning 1-year-old to profit from GoFundMe donations
A woman charged with torture is accused of poisoning a 1-year-old girl to garner sympathy and make thousands of dollars off GoFundMe donations
Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories
As California’s massive wildfires burn, thousands of GoFundMe campaigns for victims have become an outlet for onlookers transfixed by the blazes and eager to do something to help
GoFundMe page reaches goal after West Springfield woman is found dead in Forest Park
A GoFundMe page created to pay for memorial services for Joann Garelli has reached its fundraising goal in one week.
Woman Partners with GoFundMe to Interview LA Fire Victims to Help Raise Awareness
Kalina Silverman, the creator of MakeBigTalk, partnered with GoFundMe to interview L.A. fire victims to help with their GoFundMe pages and raise awareness.