Gofundme Wikipedia

GoFundMe is a crowd-funding website where individuals can raise money for personal needs. The site was started in 2008 by Brad Damphousse and Andrew Ballester, who had previously founded crowdfunding platform Paygr. The two had seen a need for a platform to help individuals and small groups raise money. The website was named CreateAFund at first, but after upgrading the site, they decided to change the name to GoFundMe. The company is based in San Diego, California.

The website is a secure way to collect and distribute electronic donations. Users can create campaigns to address a specific need and explain why they need money. Similar to Kickstarter and Indiegogo, GoFundMe campaigns can be used for a variety of reasons, from wedding gowns to veterinary bills. One recent GoFundMe campaign raised more than $14,000 for medical bills for a young boy who was hit by stray gunfire in Des Moines. A total of 382 donors contributed to his medical expenses.

While most people would ignore this message, some individuals may choose to make a donation anyway, especially if they value the site. There are several well-known problems with Wikipedia, including its decline in page views and the dwindling number of readers. In addition to that, more people are reading Wikipedia on their mobile devices, which means fewer donations are made. If you like Wikipedia, consider a donation.

Another problem with GoFundMe is the scammers who use the site to create fake campaigns and scam victims with fake stories and pictures. These scammers often hijack an existing campaign by posing as the person in need and redirecting donations to their own site. These bogus campaigns are often not legitimate, and if you are unsure, you should contact the campaign organizer or GoFundMe directly.