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GoFundMe Halts $57K Fundraiser Amid Fraud Concerns

5/3/2025

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A GoFundMe campaign for Reyna Dela Peña, a victim of the tragic Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver, has been taken down amid fraud concerns. Despite raising an impressive $57,680, GoFundMe acted swiftly to pause and delete the campaign, ensuring all donations were refunded. Authorities are now warning the public to be vigilant against possible fraudulent fundraisers in the wake of this incident.

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A GoFundMe campaign for Reyna Dela Peña, a victim of the tragic Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver, has been taken down amid fraud concerns. Despite raising an impressive $57,680, GoFundMe acted swiftly to pause and delete the campaign, ensuring all donations were refunded. Authorities are now warning the public to be vigilant against possible fraudulent fundraisers in the wake of this incident.