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Go Fund Me Gone wrong.

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November 15, 2018, 11:52 AM
RAMIUS
Go Fund Me Gone wrong.
quote:
Originally posted by radioman:
So, I assume the homeless man wasn't really a "vet" either???


Vets can be shitty people too.
November 15, 2018, 02:21 PM
Woodman
Katelyn McClure and Mark D’Amico were taken into custody surrendered to authorities on Wednesday and were released. Philadelphia Police said Thursday homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt was arrested in the city by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

GoFundMe says all donors will receive a full refund.

https://philadelphia.cbslocal....undme-case-arrested/

McClure, 28, D'Amico, 39, and Bobbitt, 34, were all charged with second-degree theft by deception and conspiracy to commit theft by deception.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pros...ed/story?id=59215607


November 15, 2018, 02:30 PM
RogueJSK
quote:
Originally posted by Strambo:
I like crowdfunding as a way to fuel entrepreneurs bringing new products to market, the electronic pan handling is pathetic tho.


Bingo.

Kickstarter is awesome, since it's crowdfunded entrepeneurship.

But GoFundMe is just elaborate panhandling in 98% of cases.
November 15, 2018, 05:21 PM
cas
I never trusted the guy on the right after what he did to Superman.


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November 15, 2018, 05:30 PM
Balzé Halzé
So which one in those mug shots is the homeless guy? I can't tell.

And anyone who didn't know this was a scam from the get-go is simply naive.


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November 15, 2018, 07:40 PM
kimber1911
Before being given $400,000 which they did not earn.




After being given that which they did not earn.



Kind of says it all right there.


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November 15, 2018, 07:48 PM
Sigmund
quote:
Originally posted by radioman:
So, I assume the homeless man wasn't really a "vet" either???


He is, but something seems odd here. Just 14 months?

Military records obtained by ABC News show that Bobbit served in the Marines as an ammunition technician from December 2002 to February 2004 and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

Complete article:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pros...ed/story?id=59215607
November 15, 2018, 09:41 PM
Strambo
quote:
Originally posted by Sigmund:
quote:
Originally posted by radioman:
So, I assume the homeless man wasn't really a "vet" either???


He is, but something seems odd here. Just 14 months?

Military records obtained by ABC News show that Bobbit served in the Marines as an ammunition technician from December 2002 to February 2004 and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

Complete article:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pros...ed/story?id=59215607


Probably got booted for drugs and/or being cray cray (or medical). He never saw combat if all they mentioned is a national defense medal.



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November 15, 2018, 10:08 PM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by Sigmund:
quote:
Originally posted by radioman:
So, I assume the homeless man wasn't really a "vet" either???


He is, but something seems odd here. Just 14 months?

Military records obtained by ABC News show that Bobbit served in the Marines as an ammunition technician from December 2002 to February 2004 and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

Complete article:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pros...ed/story?id=59215607
Which means he did less than dick in the military and the term Veteran, while technically correct, is not an accurate term for this guy.
November 15, 2018, 11:52 PM
Rightwire
I'm glad they got nailed, and that all donors get full refunds. At least they won't have to worry about where they'll live and how they'll eat for a good long time. I doubt the clothing will be as fashionable as they are used to though.



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November 16, 2018, 12:25 AM
ElToro
Go fund me takes a 10% vig ?! What a time to be alive.
November 16, 2018, 12:43 AM
butterflyeffect
The thing about free Money is that people are gonna keep asking for more
November 16, 2018, 07:27 PM
PASig
It sounds like these scumbags friends and family knew it was a scam from the beginning but no one turned them in:

Read The Unbelievable Text Messages Behind $400K GoFundMe Scam


November 18, 2018, 05:29 AM
butterflyeffect
Taking advantage of people generosity, SMh. This is as bad as it can be.
November 18, 2018, 05:55 AM
gearhounds
quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
It sounds like these scumbags friends and family knew it was a scam from the beginning but no one turned them in:

Read The Unbelievable Text Messages Behind $400K GoFundMe Scam

An interesting little read... I loved seeing their anxiety mount as the noose started tightening. I think it’s funny how the homeless guy (Bobbit) looks less like a homeless guy in the mug shot than D’Amico. I sincerely hope they enjoy jail.



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November 18, 2018, 06:57 AM
clubleaf206
Greed, may I introduce you to Avarice.


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November 18, 2018, 09:09 AM
darthfuster
quote:
Originally posted by gearhounds:
quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
It sounds like these scumbags friends and family knew it was a scam from the beginning but no one turned them in:

Read The Unbelievable Text Messages Behind $400K GoFundMe Scam

An interesting little read... I loved seeing their anxiety mount as the noose started tightening. I think it’s funny how the homeless guy (Bobbit) looks less like a homeless guy in the mug shot than D’Amico. I sincerely hope they enjoy jail.


They all look homeless now...


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November 19, 2018, 01:11 PM
PASig
And now that chick is busy trying to throw the boyfriend under the bus in order to save her thieving, lying ass Big Grin

GoFundMe scam: Woman says she was duped, releases audio

There truly IS no honor among thieves.


November 19, 2018, 01:33 PM
parabellum
quote:
Originally posted by butterflyeffect:
Taking advantage of people generosity, SMh. This is as bad as it can be.
You piece of shit lying fucking asshole. You think you're clever son? Say hey to all your thieving buddies is shithole Nigeria, you fucking thief.


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March 07, 2019, 11:52 AM
jhe888
Do you want to piss off a judge in a family court? Start a GoFundMe to finance your divorce from your "no-good cheating bastard of a husband."



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