By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Published 9:44 am CST, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Timothy Collins, 42, was gunned down while working his shift in a 7-Eleven store on Callaghan Road. His killer is still on the run. Timothy Collins, 42, was gunned down while working his shift in a 7-Eleven store on Callaghan Road. His killer is still on the run. Photo: Screenshot/GoFundMe Photo: Screenshot/GoFundMe Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Timothy Collins, 42, was gunned down while working his shift in a 7-Eleven store on Callaghan Road. His killer is still on the run. Timothy Collins, 42, was gunned down while working his shift in a 7-Eleven store on Callaghan Road. His killer is still on the run. Photo: … [Read more...] about GoFundMe created for San Antonio 7-Eleven clerk killed in robbery
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Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Health Inc. Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps Audio will be available later today. Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email Enlarge this image Even for conventional medical treatments that are covered under most health insurance policies, the large copays and high deductibles have left many Americans with big bills, says a health economist, who sees the rise in medical fundraisers as worrisome. Roy Scott/Ikon Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roy Scott/Ikon Images/Getty Images Even for conventional medical treatments that are covered under most health insurance policies, the large copays and high deductibles have left many Americans with big bills, says a health economist, who sees the rise in medical fundraisers as worrisome. Roy Scott/Ikon Images/Getty Images Tammy Fox wanted to help, after a friend took ill with a rare and difficult-to-diagnose autoimmune disorder that required many trips to the Mayo … [Read more...] about Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
GoFundMe returns $403,000 to donors in New Jersey scam
GoFundMe has returned $403,000 to 14,000 people who believed they were helping a homeless veteran.The crowdfunding site said Monday that all donations have now been refunded, as have processing and administration fees, according to CBS News.A New Jersey couple, Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico, started a fundraising campaign on the site in November 2017 after Johnny Bobbitt Jr. allegedly gave McClure $20 when her car ran out of gas. The campaign's goal was to raise $10,000 to help Bobbitt with rent and living expenses. The campaign went viral and raised more than 40 times that amount. However, New Jersey prosecutors said last month that the three made up the story and were actually working together on a scam to raise and split whatever people would donate. All three were charged last month with theft by deception and conspiracy to commit theft by deception. An attorney for the couple declined to comment, according to CBS News.McClure and D'Amico were scheduled to appear in court … [Read more...] about GoFundMe returns $403,000 to donors in New Jersey scam
GoFundMe returns $403,000 to donors in NJ scam
GoFundMe has returned $403,000 to 14,000 people who believed they were helping a homeless veteran.The crowdfunding site said Monday that all donations have now been refunded, as have processing and administration fees, according to CBS News.A New Jersey couple, Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico, started a fundraising campaign on the site in November 2017 after Johnny Bobbitt Jr. allegedly gave McClure $20 when her car ran out of gas. The campaign's goal was to raise $10,000 to help Bobbitt with rent and living expenses. The campaign went viral and raised more than 40 times that amount. However, New Jersey prosecutors said last month that the three made up the story and were actually working together on a scam to raise and split whatever people would donate. All three were charged last month with theft by deception and conspiracy to commit theft by deception. An attorney for the couple declined to comment, according to CBS News.McClure and D'Amico were scheduled to appear in court … [Read more...] about GoFundMe returns $403,000 to donors in NJ scam
GoFundMe says donors in alleged homeless scam refunded
Updated 3:36 pm CST, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 FILE - This November 2018 file combination of photos provided by the Burlington County Prosecutors office shows Johnny Bobbitt, left, Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, GoFundMe says it has made refunds to everyone who contributed to a campaign involving homeless veteran Bobbitt who prosecutors allege schemed with a New Jersey couple, McClure and D'Amico, to scam donors out of $400,000. (Burlington County Prosecutors Office via AP, File) less FILE - This November 2018 file combination of photos provided by the Burlington County Prosecutors office shows Johnny Bobbitt, left, Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, GoFundMe says ... more Photo: HO, AP Photo: HO, AP Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close … [Read more...] about GoFundMe says donors in alleged homeless scam refunded