From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Grace Marocco · · 50s
GoFundMe refunds $745K after daughter lied about identity
GoFundMe refunds $745K after daughter falsely claimed to be neighbor on campaign
In brief
GoFundMe refunds $745K after daughter falsely claimed to be neighbor on campaign GoFundMe removed a $745K campaign when organizer admitted she was the elderly man's daughter Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
GoFundMe refunds $745K
GoFundMe removed a campaign that raised over $745,000 for medical bills and refunded all donors.
Daughter posed as neighbor
The organizer claimed to be neighbor Erin Howell but was revealed to be Amy Johnson, the elderly man's daughter.
Identity violation
Lying about identity on GoFundMe breaks the platform's Terms of Service which prohibit fraudulent or misleading fundraisers.
Video claim disputed
Johnson said a neighbor's camera captured her father struggling with luggage but admitted she filmed it herself.
Medical story
Donald, 81, allegedly delivered luggage to cover medical costs for his wife Josephine who has cancer.
The big picture
GoFundMe removed a $745K campaign when organizer admitted she was the elderly man's daughter
