‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings

A tragic event, such as a mass shooting, is often followed by fraudulent fundraising activities that seek to exploit people's generosity and take advantage of their emotions. In the wake of a mass shooting, there are often numerous fundraising campaigns in the names of the victims, and while some of these are legitimate, others are not. Experts warn that con artists see such events as an opportunity to siphon off hard-earned dollars. Such fraudulent campaigns often proliferate on crowdfunding platforms, where the verification process may not be as robust as it should be. The article highlights some examples of fraudulent fundraising campaigns that have emerged after past mass shootings and outlines how authorities and organizations such as GoFundMe are trying to combat this problem.

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