Prior centuries had their famous grifters like the infamous Charles Ponzi, but their numbers weren't that high and most con artists historically suffered the consequences of their actions.
Thanks to the internet just about anyone can start a fake fundraiser that'll rake in some serious money.
It's been a grifter's paradise, especially for political grifters (most of Congress and radical political activists in the country today).
Trump has been giving master classes in the Art of the Con to his minions for six years now.
Prior to sites like GoFundMe and the other spinoffs, fundraising scams were easier to bust.
The quasi-legal world of fundraising websites has given a false legitimacy to ripping off gullible donors. Quasi-lawyers defending these websites are as common as fleas on a wild dog.
Recommended reading on the subject
Trump's Sleight of Hand: Shouting Fraud, Pocketing Donors' Cash for Future
How Trump's election scam is still making him money
It's not just politicians getting rich off of donors. Just about anyone can cheat their way to dollars.
To avoid being a victim check out these articles:
GoFundMe Scams: How to identify Fake Fundraisers
Protecting Yourself from Online Scams
Crowdfunding: A Cover for Money Laundering?
If you're a generous person who likes helping others you should do your due diligence before parting with your hard-earned cash. Here's some more tips from AARP.
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