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@vlrny

Err, if someone is specifically from Gaza & going through GoFundMe (as opposed to PayPal or other similar platform), it actually may be legit.

These are the terms/criteria GFM sets (reportedly quite difficult):

https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/fundraise-in-response-to-the-hamas-attacks-and-impacted-civilians-in-gaza-and-israel

In addition GoFundMe has a one year fraud protection on any donation so if it is later found to be a fraudulent account you will get your money back.

That being said, GFM charges fees, then there are usually fees for transfer to Gaza & then fees for withdrawal etc, so if you are *convinced* someone is legit, it might be better for them for you to donate more directly through Ko-fi, PayPal, bank transfer, etc.

If you would like to find accounts that have been vetted by other mutual aid organizations, here are some links:

Gaza Funds: gazafunds.com

Butterfly Effect Project: https://linktr.ee/butterflyeffectproject

Gaza Vetters: www.tumblr.com/gazavetters

(I have a link to an ongoing GoogleDoc I will try to find. If I do, I'll add it here.)

I understand how this comes across as spam & why it seems distasteful.

But it is very possibly legit & you are denying someone in desperate need one of their few avenues of appeal.

Block if you must, but perhaps not report for spam.

(h/t to Molly Shah on BS for her vigilance, detailed threads & ongoing support for Palestinians in #Gaza. All this info comes from her.)