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GoFundMe Is Banning Fake Campaigns For Amber Heard’s Lawsuit Payment To Johnny Depp
One campaign that falsely claimed to know Heard’s legal team was seeking to raise $1 million before being removed by GoFundMe.
GoFundMe Is Going To Refund Millions Of Dollars In Donations Made To The Viral Canadian Trucker Protest
Right-wing and conservative figures have blasted GoFundMe after it decided to shut down the fundraising effort for the massive anti-vaccine-mandate protest in Canada on Friday.
GoFundMe Has Removed The Viral Canadian Trucker Protest Campaign For Violating Its Rules On Violence
"We now have evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity," the company said.
GoFundMe Says The Viral Campaign For Canada’s Trucker Protest Hasn’t Violated Its Rules Even Though It Sure Seems Like It Does
The “Freedom Convoy” campaign has become one of the largest in the platform's history and is funding the massive trucker protest despite concerns from Canadian law enforcement.
Wildland Firefighters Are Relying On GoFundMe To Survive After Getting Injured On The Job
A slow-moving workers’ compensation process, rejected claims, and unpaid bills can send injured firefighters into financial hell: “It’s a nightmare system, to be honest with you.”
Organizers Of A GoFundMe To Help Queer And Trans Afghans Say The Platform Won't Allow Them To Access The Money
An organizer said GoFundMe asked for the recipients' names and addresses as part of its verification process — a request they said is "insensitive and ignorant given the situation that's going on."
The Estranged Wife Of The Leader Of The Oath Keepers Just Launched A GoFundMe To Pay For Her Divorce
Tasha Adams joins a growing group attempting to raise money off publicity surrounding the armed right-wing organization in the wake of the Capitol insurgency.
Taylor Swift And Her Mom Donated $50,000 To A GoFundMe For A Family Whose Father Died Of COVID-19
“I would like to especially say thank you to Andrea and Taylor Swift for your thoughtfulness and generosity.”
Listen: David Dobrik And His Vlog Squad Have Been Problematic For A While
“He would constantly make fat-phobic jokes about his friends who are fat. There would also be a lot of slut-shaming of his female friends. It really runs the gamut.”
Kylie Jenner Has Responded To Backlash After Asking Fans To Donate To A Makeup Artist's GoFundMe
"I do things from the heart."
Here's How The Internet Reacted To Kylie Jenner Reportedly Asking Fans To Donate To Her Makeup Artist's GoFundMe
"How about you GO FUND HIM?"
GoFundMe Has Banned Trump Rally Travel Fundraisers Because Of The Capitol Violence
Trump supporters are planning and preparing for more inauguration-related rallies, but they will no longer be able to use GoFundMe to help them get there.
Trump Supporters Used GoFundMe To Get To DC — Now The Pages Have Been Removed
Trump supporters used the popular crowdfunding platform to raise money to attend the president’s rally in Washington, DC.
New York's Attorney General Ordered The Black Lives Matter Foundation To Stop Collecting Money
Following a BuzzFeed News investigation into donor confusion between the California-based foundation and the Black Lives Matter movement, authorities are stepping in.
"The Black Lives Matter Foundation" Raised Millions. It's Not Affiliated With The Black Lives Matter Movement.
Employees of Apple, Google, and Microsoft have raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation thinking it's the international racial justice movement seeking to end police brutality. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Here Are Some Indie Bookstores That Are Seeking Donations
Independent bookstores around the country are in danger of closing for good. Here's where you can donate.
A Teen Was Minding Her Business When She Found Out A Stranger Created A GoFundMe Using Her Selfie
"I was upset that people with good hearts were being scammed like that."
Everyone Involved In The Viral GoFundMe Scam Involving A Homeless Man Giving A Woman His Last $20 Has Now Pleaded Guilty
People donated more than $400,000 for a feel-good story in 2017 of a man who was homeless helping a young woman who was out of gas. But it was all a con.
The Controversial Group Behind The GoFundMe Border Wall Is Building A Second One In Texas. Officials Say It's Undocumented.
"We found out because the We Build the Wall morons were posting videos."
A Mom Has Been Charged With The Murder Of Her 7-Year-Old Daughter After Allegedly Faking Her “Terminal Illness”
Kelly Turner was indicted on charges of murder, child abuse, and charitable fraud related to the death of Olivia Gant, whose “bucket list” garnered media attention in 2017.
The GoFundMe Border Wall Was Illegally Built, The City Says. Now The Landowner Could Face Jail Time.
New Mexico city officials say permits were never issued for the controversial border wall project. The landowner could face up to 90 days in jail.
Morning Update: The GoFundMe Border Wall Is Undocumented
Photos of travelers entering and leaving the US were hacked, New York could decriminalize sex work, and hairy and bumpy lipstick. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, June 11.
The GoFundMe Border Wall Blocked Access To A Monument. It's Been Ordered To Keep A Gate Open Indefinitely.
"They think they can build now and ask questions later, and that's not how it works," a water agency spokesperson said.
The GoFundMe Border Wall Is Finished. It’s Not Stopping Migrants From Coming In.
“Regardless of what they build, they’re still coming in,” one resident said. “This is just political crap.”
The GoFundMe Wall Project Isn't Being Built On The "Most Important Mile" Of Borderland, Despite Claims, Officials Say
US officials said they've already prioritized construction on areas that "will most impact border security operations."
Sick Teachers In California Have To Pay For Substitutes Out Of Their Own Paychecks — Even If They Have Cancer
The policy gained national attention after a second-grade teacher in San Francisco had to pay for her own sub while she was being treated for cancer.
"They Killed Us": Crowdfunding Sites Have Cut Off An Armed Militia Detaining Migrants At The Border
The militia detained hundreds of people at gunpoint this week and is accused of violating the crowdfunding sites' policy on the promotion of hate or violence.
The Homeless "Good Samaritan" In The Viral GoFundMe Scam Has Been Sentenced To Probation
The GoFundMe campaign, which started around a story of Johnny Bobbitt Jr. giving his last $20 to a woman having car trouble, raised $400,000.
Comedian Patton Oswalt Explained Why He Donated To A Trump Supporter Who Trolled Him On Twitter
The comedian opened up on BuzzFeed News’ Profile about comedy in the age of Trump.
Here’s What It’s Like To Be A Government Worker Relying On GoFundMe During The Shutdown
“My mom was saying she didn’t want to do it, but she was pretty much out of options.”
GoFundMe Is Refunding All $20 Million In Donations To Build Trump's Wall After The Plans Changed
The Iraq War veteran behind the crowdsourcing effort suddenly changed his plans Friday on what to do with the funds.
"I Felt Dirty": Former Employees Of The Veteran Crowdfunding Trump's Wall Say He Pushed Fake News To Get Rich
"He never wanted the truth. It was all just for clicks, and the more inflammatory, the better," a former employee said. "I felt dirty writing the stuff.”
People Have Set Up Unauthorized GoFundMe Accounts For The Saudi Teen Seeking Asylum
One GoFundMe account in Rahaf al-Qunun’s name has already raised thousands of dollars.
Here’s Why People Are Fundraising To Help Aboriginal Women Pay Off Fines
“You go through a red light, you speed a little bit, you hit a $300, $400, $500 fine. It can be more than someone’s weekly Newstart Allowance, their single parent allowance.”
GoFundMe Has Refunded More Than $400,000 To People Who Donated To The Viral Homeless Scam
GoFundMe said it has issued refunds to the 14,000 people who donated to the fundraiser.
The Veteran Who Has Raised Over $12 Million To Fund Trump's Wall Made Money Off Peddling Conspiracy Theories And Fake News
Brian Kolfage, a decorated Iraq War vet who's spearheading a massive crowdfunding campaign to build Trump's border wall, has been spreading false content on the internet for years.
Time’s Up Has Raised More Money Than Any Other GoFundMe Campaign In History
The success has inspired victims to launch fundraisers of their own. These efforts reveal how much saying #MeToo can cost you.
The Woman Charged In The Viral Homeless GoFundMe Scam Claims She Was Duped
Kate McClure's attorney claims she was in an abusive relationship and did not know she was committing a crime the GoFundMe campaign went viral, generating more than $400,000.
The New Jersey Couple And The Homeless Man From That Heartwarming GoFundMe Story Were Charged With Running A Scam
The 2018 summer of scam has continued into fall.
A College Student Faked A Sob Story About Being A MAGA Supporter. People Then Donated To Her Cause.
GoFundMe confirmed to BuzzFeed News that they've returned all funds to donors after Quran admitted that she was not, in fact, a MAGA Republican.
GoFundMe Said It Is "Committed" To Ensuring A Homeless Man Gets All The Money Raised For Him
"GoFundMe’s goal has always been to ensure Johnny gets support he deserves."
More Than $200,000 Raised On GoFundMe For A Man Who Is Homeless Is Apparently Gone
The campaign to help the man raised more than $400,000 online.
This Couple Has Been Ordered To Fork Over The Money They Fundraised For A Homeless Man
The money was raised for Johnny Bobbitt, whose story went viral after he used his last $20 to help a stranded woman.
This Homeless Man Says He Can't Access Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Him On GoFundMe
Johnny Bobbitt once spent his last $20 helping a stranded woman.
Here's How GoFundMe Has Become Another Platform To Fight About Trump–Russia
Six key figures in the Trump–Russia probe have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on the seesaw of outrage and sympathy created by the investigation dominating US politics.
A Teacher Who Was Killed In The Santa Fe Shooting May Be Saving Her Husband’s Life
After Cynthia Tisdale — who worked two jobs — died in the school shooting, well-wishers donated generously to a GoFundMe campaign to pay for her husband's possible treatment for his lung disease.
Those Elon Musk Fans Who Crowdfunded To Buy Him A Couch Just Delivered It
"Rest so we can go to the stars..."
We Asked Some Of Elon Musk's Biggest Fans Why They Donated To Buy A Billionaire A Couch
"Elon needs the best possible rest for the sake of bettering mankind!" one person, who donated $100 to the campaign, told BuzzFeed News.
The Mom Of Boy With A Viral Message About Bullying Is Being Accused Of Exploitation And Bullying
There is controversy surrounding Keaton Jones' mother, and apparent strangers purporting to be Keaton's mother trying to cash in on the viral moment.
A Teen Attempted To Crowdfund Donations For St. Jude Hospital After Her Tweet Went Viral And Things Went Awry
Danni has been criticized for her shortsighted Twitter effort, but she is now trying to channel retweets into actual funds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, she told BuzzFeed News.
Gretchen Wieners And Karen Smith Want You To Help Those Affected By The Las Vegas Shooting
"We might not make fetch happen, but we can make this happen."
PayPal, GoFundMe, And Patreon Banned A Bunch Of People Associated With The Alt-Right. Here's Why.
Several prominent members of the so-called alt-right have found themselves at a loss for an online funding platform in recent months.
The Real Peril Of Crowdfunding Health Care
On who gets funded — and who gets left behind.
People Are Campaigning To Protect Betty White From 2016 Because 2016
"Help 2016 catch these hands if it goes anywhere near Betty White!"
Quand les athlètes cherchent des sous pour leur «road to Rio»
De nombreux sportifs ont lancé des cagnottes participatives pour couvrir leurs frais liés à l'entraînement, ou encore faire venir leur famille à Rio.
People Rallied To Send This Single Mom To See Her Daughter In The Olympics
"I was more excited when she texted me to tell me, 'Thank you for letting me live out my dreams to go to the Olympics.'"
A Junior Doctor Fighting For His Life In A US Hospital Is Back Home And Making An “Incredible Recovery”
A GoFundMe page raised almost £200,000 for Sebastian Kola-Bankole after his friends and family were unable to find any travel insurance documents for him.
Moms With No Paid Leave Turn To Crowdfunding
In a sea of loan sharks, the best source of funds for new parents may be each other.
After A Server Covered The Bill For Two Firefighters, They Helped Get A Van For Her Paralyzed Dad
Talk about paying it forward.
Someone Made A Hilarious GoFundMe To Help Meek Mill With A Diss Track
#HelpMeekMill2K15
Taylor Swift Donated $15,000 To The Firefighter Who Saved His Own Family
A friend of the VanRiper family set up a GoFundMe page to help with their medical costs, and Swift delivered.
More Proof That Amy Schumer Is Awesome
Apparently she's a doer of good.
This Comedian Wants You To Pay His Rent
Just because.
After Getting Stabbed, This Guy Somehow Delivered His Pizzas Before Collapsing
Luckily, he was delivering the pizza to a hospital.
These Girls Started A Totally Badass Metal Band And Their Bassist Is Only 10
They're called The Warning and they have an amazing "Enter Sandman" cover.
The Teen Who Wanted To Buy One Direction Started Her Crowdfunding Campaign As A Joke, But Now It's Real
The GoFundMe goal is a modest $87.8 million.
A Groom Invited A Stranger To His Bachelor Party Accidentally At First, But Then On Purpose
He hit it off with the groom and now he's even raising money for the couple's honeymoon.
This Guy Lost 270 Pounds And Bravely Revealed His Excess Skin To The World
"Just be nice, please."
University Of Oklahoma Fraternity House "Mom" Used Racist Slur In Video
The woman denied in an interview that she was aware of racism in the fraternity. Monday night a Vine of her singing the N-word repeatedly surfaced.
The Mother Accused Of Abandoning Her Disabled Baby Has Shared Her Side Of The Story
Ruzan Badalyan has denied her husband's claims that she was ashamed of her newborn baby, who has Down Syndrome, or that she forced her husband to choose between his wife and his son.
Man Says His Wife Filed For Divorce After He Refused To Give Up Newborn With Down Syndrome
Samuel Forrest says his wife left him after he decided to raise their son, who has Down syndrome. His wife said she thought the baby would be better cared for elsewhere.
Ferguson Woman Gets More Than $170,000 In Donations To Rebuild Beloved Bakery
Natalie Dubose spent her life savings opening a small bakery in Ferguson this June, and saw it trashed during protests this week. People have donated more than $170,000 in two days to help her rebuild.
A 26-Year-Old Woman Crowdfunded Her $362 Halloween Uber Ride
"My rent is $450 and I can no longer pay it today due to this completely outrageous charge," she wrote on her GoFundMe. UPDATE: The woman has defended herself in an essay for Baltimore's City Paper.
