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In reply to the discussion: Corey Baker gofundme UPDATE plus resources for recovering funds [View all]Maru Kitteh
(31,570 posts)11. So may we mark you down as being in favor of emotionally malipulative
scams, then?
What objection exactly do you have to ensuring that the good and kind people of this community are not taken advantage of by an act of deliberate, and quite frankly cruel deception?
People who gave in good faith and kindness deserve to have their money returned. That's what this thread intends to help them accomplish, so I thank you for kicking the thread.
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Nope. That fucker walked in here and conned good-hearted people out of their money.
Iggo
Feb 2017
#14
Scams make otherwise compassionate people feel like suckers, or less willing to help others out.
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2017
#8
People are continuing to get their money back, totals have fallen from $1782 to $1222
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2017
#12
Not in critical condition and not in Ohio. I suspect that the account may have been used by
anneboleyn
Feb 2017
#25
Someone with a stolen password can wreak havoc on social media. If this was not the real Corey...
Hekate
Feb 2017
#33
I have been informed by some people that the account has hit people up for money before.
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2017
#43
Thanks MK. Following your instructions I was able to recover my donation.
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2017
#35
Too much did not add up. There is only one Level 1 trauma center in the area described
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2017
#41