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In reply to the discussion: Maybe it was a scammaybe it isn't -when I have the funds, I give [View all]demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)6. exactly
I pray the guy is okay
if it was a scam well that is sad
but the self-congratulatory is sickening
thank god I wasn't treated that way
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yes forbidden. and Sarasotarepub has been a troll following DU and making fun of it for years
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#29
While in the end it did turn out to be a scam, what was extremely disturbing to me
NoGoodNamesLeft
Feb 2017
#4
It was exposed via a FB post and by contacting the hospital where he was supposed to be.
herding cats
Feb 2017
#12
there was no admission on another site. The site mentioned is a site that makes fun of us
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#24
nowhat was copied was the making fun of DU on the site that shall not be mentioned
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#11
Yes, it did turn out to ultimately be a scam, but long after all the nasty posts
NoGoodNamesLeft
Feb 2017
#10
made me think of a situation. Someone I know had a grandson that needed a heart transplant
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#19
The hospital will tell you there is no one there by that name unless your name is on their list
NoGoodNamesLeft
Feb 2017
#22
no you just relish the fact that you are superior - I don't wish ill on anyone so I hope the Corey
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#28
I contributed and feel stupid I was scammed and it will make me very leery to donate to a cause
Fla Dem
Feb 2017
#8
I know, I know- I won't let it stop me from being generous in the future either
Kimchijeon
Feb 2017
#15
I don't understand the logic. Stealing under false pretenses / to "asking for help"
anneboleyn
Feb 2017
#36
you anneboleyn were all over those threads so don't pretend you weren't. Maybe it was a scam
demtenjeep
Feb 2017
#37
There's nothing noble about lying to people to get money out of them.
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2017
#40
The problem with these types of scams is it engenders cynicism and makes some folks less likely....
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2017
#46