As L.A. fire victims try crowdfunding, watch out for fraud, officials say
Crowdfunding has become a go-to method for victims of natural disasters to accelerate their recovery, but law enforcement ...
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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 ...
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Make Sure Your Donations to Assist California’s Wildfire Victims Aren't Going to Scammers
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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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Cybercriminals capitalize on LA wildfire chaos via fake GoFundMe’s and crypto coins
A plethora of fake GoFundMe’s began popping up during the LA wildfires. However, they weren’t established to help rebuild ...
‘Profit Off of My Tragedy’: Donation Scams Compound Suffering for Fire Victims
Online fund-raisers with stories of loss and desperation have become a symbol of the Los Angeles wildfires’ destruction.
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$100 Million Raised on GoFundMe Campaigns to Aid LA Wildfire Victims
Over $100 million has been raised on GoFundMe campaigns to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The crowdfunding ...