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L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims

Thousands of online GoFundMe fundraising campaigns have been created to support the victims of the devastating wildfires that have scorched portions of Los Angeles County, but officials are warning to ...
CNET

GoFundMe Is Helping LA Wildfire Victims Rebuild, but Is It Enough?

Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she covers money management, insurance, investing, banking and personal stories. An AFC® accredited financial ...
LAist

FEMA says ‘carefully consider’ GoFundMe campaign phrasing because it can affect disaster aid

Thousands of people have turned to GoFundMe for help in the wake of the L.A. County wildfires. It allows communities to quickly respond to people’s needs by donating funds online. But if you’ve been ...
Yahoo

GoFundMe celebrates 15 years: How much have Iowans donated to fundraisers on the website?

This May marks the 15th anniversary of GoFundMe, and in its more than a decade of existence, it has grown into one of the most popular fundraising platforms in Iowa and beyond. The crowdfunding ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving

With much fanfare, GoFundMe recently announced it was rolling out its version of a donor-advised fund — which it’s calling simply a Giving Fund. Not surprisingly, GoFundMe is excited by its new ...