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Maru Kitteh

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71. I was here with Andy. This isn't Andy, not even close.
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 11:25 PM
Feb 2017

Andy provided contacts, verification etc and it was Freepers that swarmed in and hurt him.

I won't sit by and watch my DU community, many of whom are on fixed income with limited means, get taken in by a scam that plays to the best instincts of this community in the worst possible way - with a lie.

If the situation is what the poster says it is, it is incumbent upon them to provide some manner of verification.

Unless and until that happens, we need to look out for each other here. If you are worried about people getting hurt, extend that sentiment to those here in your DU community who would give even when they should not, because they were emotionally manipulated by a lie.








The Corey Baker Facebook page was suddenly made private after JJ's inquiry as to why it had been posted in so recently while the poster was supposedly in intensive care, near death.



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k&r. . . . . . n/t annabanana Feb 2017 #1
VITAL INFORMATION ALL MEMBERS PLEASE READ. PLEASE TAKE CAUTION. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #129
I hope Corey's condition gets better k&R Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #2
I have a feeling that he is going to make it malaise Feb 2017 #3
Yes, Corey is most certainly going to make it. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #119
Sending All of my best healing vibes to Corey and his loved ones. myrna minx Feb 2017 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #5
I hope you have hired an attorney padfun Feb 2017 #6
Sending good thoughts for a full recovery. Granny M Feb 2017 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #9
Kicking nt Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2017 #8
rec'd and kick'd lunatica Feb 2017 #10
Kick qanda Feb 2017 #11
Happy to help someone who has dedicated so much of his life to volunteer service & helping others. Native Feb 2017 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #15
K&R for Corey!! secondwind Feb 2017 #13
K&R Sissyk Feb 2017 #14
I'm so sorry for you and your family LittleGirl Feb 2017 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #18
Can I make a contribution on a credit card? I certainly want to chip in and help. CTyankee Feb 2017 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #20
how do I do this? is this a gofundme type of thing? CTyankee Feb 2017 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #25
CT please see this post comparing FB photo against gofundme and other information. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #59
Maru, please PM CTYankee. She needs to proceed with caution. Hekate Feb 2017 #74
Great idea Hekate. Thanks, NT. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #82
You need to explain why "Corey" was posting on Facebook last night while "Corey" was Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #93
best wishes to you and to corey, and your family. mopinko Feb 2017 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #24
well corey is our family. mopinko Feb 2017 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #27
Is this Corey's facebook page? JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #32
Well someone did under his name. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #33
I was thinking the same thing nt bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #36
SCAM JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #39
Well, they almost have their 3000 grand goal! bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #40
There's a "Report Campaign" button at the bottom JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #41
Am I seeing something different? Texasgal Feb 2017 #46
I see the 2500 goal as well, but JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #47
When the page started it was 10k bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #48
I wonder how many there have been? JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #50
Not sure bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #51
Yes, that's the same guy. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #53
I saw the link when you posted earlier bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #56
Did you report him to gofundme admin? Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #120
You can only report if you donate. n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #121
Nope! I just filed one :-) You can file as "a person who is concerned" Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #122
Send me the link bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #123
Hmm let's see if this works Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #124
It worked. Thanks. n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #125
I just reported it and I did not donate! Down toward the bottom on the right Maraya1969 Feb 2017 #127
I noticed that in the OP there are no edits. So the "UPDATE" is bullshit Maraya1969 Feb 2017 #126
And now the facebook page is suddenly private? JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #34
I saw the post you mentioned and I don't know what to think... Kittycow Feb 2017 #37
Something strange is going on... bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #38
Some of your questions are very good, some would not be able to be answered Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #42
The police in the Dayton area would have an accident report. nt. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #44
side by side FB photo with gofundme photo Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #60
That wasn't the original pic on the GoFundMe page... bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #63
well it's the one available on one of the gofundme links right now. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #66
You are correct...i saw another pic on the page yesterday. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #128
Check your mail. n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #130
Donated, and wishing you all the best, and a complete recovery, Corey. nt kstewart33 Feb 2017 #30
Be careful here, folks JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #31
Did you speak to hospital social services and what have they said to you so far? Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #35
Is there a news report about the accident? AwakeAtLast Feb 2017 #43
If you Google it you'll find a similar one bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #45
Prayers ascending! hrmjustin Feb 2017 #49
Caution hrmjustin, please see this post. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #61
Interesting. It would be expected that a local news story would be posted. hrmjustin Feb 2017 #65
If you look at Corey's Journal on DU it goes back a little ways..looks like people knew him at one TrekLuver Feb 2017 #52
But it's strange his FB profile suddenly went private after bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #54
Yes I saw that...not sure what to think ! TrekLuver Feb 2017 #55
His ID goes back to '04 JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #58
Corey Baker FB photo side-by-side with GoFundMe photo Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #57
The initial picture of him that was posted on the GFM page is almost identical to his Facebook pic. demmiblue Feb 2017 #70
It's the same guy and he posted on FB last night; JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #72
The FB photo is taken from his cover photo. You can't see his head Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #75
you don't want to give fine but jesus, we are adults stop trying to hurt people demtenjeep Feb 2017 #62
I'm sorry for your losses JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #64
thats what people tried to do to Andy Stephenson too demtenjeep Feb 2017 #67
You are making a false analogy, I'm afraid. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #80
Why were you posting on your Facebook yesterday, casually with no mention Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #95
You should start a separate thread bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #96
I reported this to the admins hours ago JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #97
If the questions posed to this person aren't answered then the GFM campaign should also be reported! bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #100
I think the people scammed will have to do that. I do note JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #101
This was just posted in the thread. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #106
I would love to, Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #102
Andy Stephenson was verified. There were people who knew him and were directly involved IIRC. Crunchy Frog Feb 2017 #73
I was here with Andy. This isn't Andy, not even close. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #71
Aaron do you have a facebook page? TrekLuver Feb 2017 #68
Oh for the love of Christ...because no one in the hospital would go on their cellphone... NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #77
Have you read this thread at all? JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #78
Can you provide a link to the news report, Aaron? n/t JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #83
No news report? JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #87
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #90
Yes. And there would be a police report that is public record. JenniferJuniper Feb 2017 #91
Then why did you cite "DAYTON DAILY NEWS" In your LBN thread that was locked? Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #94
You posted this in LBN with a "source" of a Dayton daily news but no link.... so one of those two bettyellen Feb 2017 #115
DU was recently hacked, you are requesting funds, I donated... Legitimacy should be provided. TheBlackAdder Feb 2017 #84
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #86
To put this to bed: Provide the town, intersection, date and time. I will contact the local PD. TheBlackAdder Feb 2017 #92
Have you got an answer yet? cwydro Feb 2017 #105
There is a hospital number to call posted below... bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #107
Idkm but HIPAA laws would preclude the hospital giving out any info. cwydro Feb 2017 #112
The operator typed in his name at the hospital and said there wasn't a Corey Baker there. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #113
Well, looks like that pretty much puts the nail in it then. cwydro Feb 2017 #114
Look at their LBN post on this .... cites a press report bettyellen Feb 2017 #116
Actually HIPAA does NOT preclude hospital giving out info on whether someone is a patient mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #117
Why would "Aaron" give you the number if he didn't want DU to verify? n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #118
This is the world we live in...scams right and left...maybe you shouldn't take it personal. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #85
This message was self-deleted by its author Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #88
What's the name of the hospital? bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #89
Why arent you answering any of the questions, "Aaron"? nt bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #98
If somebody wants to put up $4.00, accident reports can be ordered from Montgomery County Sheriff mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #99
And the Patient Information phone # at University Hospital in Columbus mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #103
Did you call the hospital? nt bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #104
No. Anybody can call. mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #109
I just called and the operator said there wasn't a patient named COREY BAKER there! bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #110
The operator said there was no one by that name there. n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #108
I think we have our answer and someone should report to gofundme. mnhtnbb Feb 2017 #111
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