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Old 05-21-2024, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
The tournament is legit. The existence of the class is legit. No idea if the fundraiser on gofundme is legit or not, since anyone can put one of those things up, and the person claiming to be the coach doesn't have an avatar on gofundme.
Con artists are so slimy nowadays. It is too bad were are this suspicious but I have seen scams for cop funerals, school fundings, medical care, churches, cancer patients, etc. Somebody steals legit photos, sets up a fake site with a disposable email address and then closes down at the end of the week and the money is gone.

Granted--they may not get much in only a week ($500-$3,000) but that money (my money) is basically untraceable....

There should be an enhanced penalty under the law for people that pray on other's goodwill and generosity.

Hopefully somebody will confirm this is legit within. a few days (it "appears to be") so we can comfortably contribute to a worthwhile cause.