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 ...
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GoFundMe campaign phrasing could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Even if you have already established a GoFundMe campaign, FEMA encourages anyone affected to apply for assistance regardless so they can review your specific case. What started as an idea to help ...
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 ...
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GoFundMe pitfalls
Thousands of people have turned to GoFundMe for help in the wake of the L.A. County wildfires. It allows communities to quickly respond to people’s needs by donating funds online. But if you’ve been ...
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L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
Here is how GoFundMe verifies fundraising campaigns on its platform, collects a fee and includes a tip function as part of the donation process, plus tips on how to check if a campaign is legitimate.