What the Tech? How to Protect Yourself from Online Fundraising Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning people who want to send money to relief efforts in the Surfside condominium collapse that scammers are trying to intercept their donations.
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Hundreds Contribute to Help Disabled Senior Fire Victim in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A disabled Selma senior whose house was recently destroyed by fire — is now planning to rebuild her home and her life — thanks to the generosity of hundreds of people. Seventy-seven year old Mary Johnson lost everything when her house burned down just over a week ago in Selma. The fire claimed her family…
GoFundMe Page Set Up for Injured Ozark Police Officer
(Source: Samuel Yoh GoFund Me)(Source: Samuel Yoh GoFund Me)A GoFundMe page has been set up for Samuel Yoh, the Ozark police officer injured in an officer-involved shooting that took place Thursday night in Ozark. The GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for medical bills and support the Yoh family. According to the GoFundMe page, Yoh and his wife,…
Burnsville Community Taking Donations for Volunteer Fire Chief
Source: Alabama News NetworkThe Burnsville community is coming together to try and help their volunteer Fire Chief after he has helped so many over the years. Exactly one week ago today, Steve Brewer’s house caught fire, damaging most of his belongings. “The inside is gutted. It is completely gutted. The outer walls are standing. It’s partially collapsed on the roof,”…
What the Tech? How GoFundMe Really Works
Search for “Hurricane” on GoFundMe and you’ll find over 56-thousand fundraising campaigns. People from across the country, with plans to help people in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. This one, with a goal of 10-million dollars, has raised over a million so far. Nearly 9-thousand good-hearted people donating what they can. $200, $25, $7. It adds up. And that’s the…
Youth Football Team Needs Help Getting To Championship Game
Montgomery Elite All-Stars Midget team is the first team from Montgomery to be invited to play in the BCYF National Youth Championship Football game in Orlando, Florida. But first, they need a little help getting there. The team is asking for donations to help with their traveling expenses and other costs. To donate to the team, you can visit their…
