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Everyone in GoFundMe scam involving homeless veteran has now pleaded guilty

The alleged ringleader is the last of the three individuals to accept a guilty plea.

On Dec 7, 2019 by Alexandra Samuels

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GoFundMe for homeless opera singer raises more than $20K (updated)

LAPD tweeted a video showing her singing in a subway station.

On Oct 1, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Beware of Instagram scammers using the Amazon fires for personal gain

No, liking an Instagram post won’t save the rainforest.

On Sep 5, 2019 by Libby Cohen

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A GoFundMe for Eric Garner’s killer has raised more than $70,000

Daniel Pantaleo was fired five years after putting Eric Garner in a chokehold and causing his death.

On Aug 20, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Viral crowdfunding campaign for border wall under criminal investigation

It's the latest in a series of legal woes and controversy.

On Aug 7, 2019 by Claire Goforth

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Lil Nas X says he will perform at Area 51 for free

With Lil Nas X onboard, we might finally get to see them aliens.

On Jul 15, 2019 by David Britton

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U.S. orders GoFundMe border wall that raised $23 million to keep its gate open

It has been rendered useless. For now.

On Jun 11, 2019 by Ignacio Martinez

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Steve Bannon is the newest face of the GoFundMe border wall

He's back-ish.

On May 28, 2019 by David Covucci

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Guy who said he stole drugs from MS-13 now says viral story is fake

He started a GoFundMe so he can go into hiding.

On May 25, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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Rocket Raccoon creator’s brother launches GoFundMe for bills (updated)

The effort is being pushed by fans critical of Marvel.

On Apr 30, 2019 by Joseph Knoop

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PayPal, GoFundMe cut off armed militia that detains migrants at border

The group has more than 3,000 members on Facebook.

On Apr 20, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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‘Egg Boy’ vows to send GoFundMe money to mosque shooting victims

Twitter is calling him a 'good egg.'

On Mar 18, 2019 by Ana Valens

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7-year-old with terminal illness wants letters from your dogs

The family has received thousands of pictures.

On Feb 27, 2019 by Alyse Stanley

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Patton Oswalt raises money for man who trolled him on Twitter

'Aw, man. This dude just attacked me on Twitter and I joked back but then I looked at his timeline.'

On Jan 25, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Brian Kolfage says he's privately raised $7 million for a border wall.

Guy who wants to fund the border wall has privately raised $7 million

'Our donors gave to us to get the job done.'

On Jan 17, 2019 by Kris Seavers