BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – As the family of Jabari Peoples grieves his death and seeks justice, they’re now dealing with another painful twist — scammers using his name to take advantage of the community’s generosity.
According to Peoples’ family, fake GoFundMe pages have surfaced online, claiming to raise money on their behalf. The family says they have not created any active fundraising campaigns in Jabari’s name, and they are urging the public to be cautious.
GoFundMe has not confirmed whether the specific fundraisers mentioned by the family are fraudulent. However, in a statement to WBRC, a spokesperson for the platform said their trust and safety team is actively monitoring all fundraisers related to the incident…