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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 ...
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 ...
Man facing criminal charge after allegedly impersonating nonprofit executive on Facebook
A Wood County man is facing an identity theft charge and a civil lawsuit, after allegedly creating a fake Facebook profile to impersonate the executive director of the nonprofit Lucas County Pit Crew, ...
LAPD says wildfire-relief scammers are on the prowl, offers tips, resources
The Los Angeles Police Department is directing fire victims to watch out for contracting, towing and charitable donation scams that are prevalent.
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Make Sure Your Donations to Assist California’s Wildfire Victims Aren't Going to Scammers
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L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
The fake GoFundMe had her exact information; the only difference was a slightly different webpage URL. Berkowitz along with her friends and family immediately reported the fake account and the ...
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Fake GoFundMe pages for Bourbon Street attack victims are circulating. Here's what to look for.
Dedeaux and family members reported the fake GoFundMe pages to the company. She said she was disappointed that anyone would try to use her child's name to run a scam. This sort of fundraising ...
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Donors need protection too as wildfire misinformation and scams emerge
Steve Grobman: We’re seeing cybercriminals and scammers take advantage of the situation in a whole host of ways, from fake GoFundMe sites to fake sites that are trying to extort fraudulent ...