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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Edwardsville rallies for Sacred Grounds owner facing medical cost crisis
Employees at Sacred Grounds Cafe in Madison County set up an account to help pay medical bills for the coffee shop owner ...
‘Everybody can do something’: Angelenos come together to help after fires
Los Angeles area residents, from all walks of life, have come together to help the thousands who lost their homes in the ...
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 ...
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Fraudster steals SoCal fire victim's video of burning home to scam GoFundMe donors
A victim of the Palisades Fire is warning the public after a fraudster stole video of her home burning down and used it to scam GoFundMe donors. The victim, who asked to remain anonymous, says family ...
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 ...
Families mourn LA wildfire victims: Surfers, adventurers, matriarchs, fathers and sons
As more victims of the LA fires are found, their loved ones are remembering the way they lived, lamenting how they died.
Teacher Impacted by L.A. Fires Shares Student Fundraisers, Notes 'Many Families Don't Know How to Make a GoFundMe' (Exclusive)
Eric Glenn, a middle school teacher of 15 years, talks about fundraising for his community and gives insights on the ...
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What to know about the victims of the California wildfires
From a father and son to a former child star, learn about the lives tragically lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping fire victims
Officials warn of possible fraudulent GoFundMe accounts, the platform explains its verification process and experts share ...
People donating to California wildfire victims face a dilemma: Leave a tip too?
GoFundMe told USA TODAY it would reach out to Barger because they do not charge fees that large, although they do ask for ...