How does GoFundMe determine if there are fraudulent campaigns? Learn what process our team follows. You can also find ways to identify fraudulent fundraisers and how to report them.

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Sep 9, 2018 · Over the years, there have been other noteworthy scams involving the use of GoFundMe. Here are few examples. Nevada mom fakes son's death, gets prison. Victoria …

Nov 13, 2024 · Phishing behavior as it relates to your GoFundMe account usually takes the form of: Bad actors sending an email or text message asking you to take action with a phishing link …

Jan 3, 2024 · GoFundMe scams can take various forms, including fabricated stories of hardship, false claims of medical emergencies, or misrepresented charitable causes. Scammers use …

Jan 14, 2025 · The fake GoFundMe had her exact information; the only difference was a slightly different webpage URL.

GoFundMe started a “GoFundMe Guarantee” to refund up to $1,000 to donors that request it for campaigns that GoFundMe found fraudulent. GoFundMe can hold campaign funds if they …

Sep 7, 2021 · Here are some actionable ways to identify a legitimate campaign and steer clear of a GoFundMe scam. 1. Get Outside Confirmation Before Donating. When people hear of tragic …

GoFundMe Scams: See if images were pulled from the net. Find an image on a GoFunMe page and do a reverse image search with Google. If the image being used on the campaign is …

Fortunately, fraud on GoFundMe is rare, and if someone creates a fundraiser with the intention to mislead donors, our team takes swift action. If you think our team should investigate a …