Djgb13 2,338 Posted November 23, 2017 A homeless veteran spent his last $20 to walk and get a gas can, fill it with gas, and walk back to help a woman who became stranded on I-95 after her car ran out of gas. Woman returned and brought him $20, some food, and some clothing. She then started a gofundme to help raise money to get him an apartment, a reliable car, and 4-6 months living expenses. She set a goal of $10,000. The page has already raised over $36,000. This right here what people should do. Help one another out. Its a shame a veteran is homeless to begin with so Im glad hes getting help http://tribunist.com/news/homeless-marine-used-his-last-20-to-buy-stranded-girl-gas-now-hes-getting-a-massive-payday/?utm_source=ITA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted November 23, 2017 Or they just scammed a bunch of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,309 Posted November 23, 2017 Or they just scammed a bunch of people. Yup. I wish I wasnt so cynical but a lot of these things are total scams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,037 Posted November 23, 2017 She didn't have a cell phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,574 Posted November 23, 2017 Yah what homeless vet has a 20$ bill and nothing else? And why 20$? 10$ would do the job if not less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 23, 2017 Classic scam, good for them. I really need to get in on this fleecing dumb people thing. I need to start one of these and post pics of a kid with cancer or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted November 23, 2017 He shouldve demanded at least an HJ in return Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted November 23, 2017 I think you guys have serious trust issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,574 Posted November 23, 2017 I think you guys have serious trust issues. World we live in. We know leftists don't like to work and are constantly trying to scam the system. It's just a new system for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 23, 2017 World we live in. We know leftists don't like to work and are constantly trying to scam the system. It's just a new system for them I dont use the site but I’ll venture a guess that by now around 80-90% of gofundme type things are scams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,574 Posted November 23, 2017 I dont use the site but Ill venture a guess that by now around 80-90% of gofundme type things are scams. I looked at em before you dont even have to prove your claim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,574 Posted November 23, 2017 Fwiw it's now over 160k. If legit it's awesome. Lower taxes allows people to give more charity. And one way or another the people who are giving are doing it for the right reasons. I hope it's not a sailboat scam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted November 23, 2017 Fwiw it's now over 160k. If legit it's awesome. Lower taxes allows people to give more charity. And one way or another the people who are giving are doing it for the right reasons. I hope it's not a sailboat scam Its over $200K now. Saw a lot of people sharing it on fb So it has jumped up quite a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,621 Posted November 24, 2017 If my wife was ever dumb enough to run out of gas, on a highway in New Jersey ( theres a rest stop every 10 feet) with my kids in the car and didn't hit some strange guy who approached the vehicle with the mace I gave her, daddy might have to raise his voice a wee bit when she got home. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted November 24, 2017 This whole thing reeks of bs. The link itself sends me to one of those congratulations, youve won something pop ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted November 24, 2017 Here is the gofundme.com page... https://www.gofundme.com/hvv4r-paying-it-forward Currently at $278,148... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted November 24, 2017 Lot of negativity on here. Despite how our politicians, media, SJWs, and corporations bend Americans over and rape them on the daily I choose to believe that the people of America are still good. And if this is a scam, well props to them. They took advantage of social media manipulation of the masses to get a few bucks from 10k people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted November 25, 2017 Here is the gofundme.com page... https://www.gofundme.com/hvv4r-paying-it-forward Currently at $278,148... $360.000 + Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted November 25, 2017 $360.000 + People need to stop and donate elsewhere 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,956 Posted November 25, 2017 People need to stop and donate elsewhere No sh*t. If I were ever inclined to donate to something like this and I got to the gofundme page and it was over 100k I'd find another "charity" to donate to. This one did well enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted November 25, 2017 A homeless veteran spent his last $20 to walk and get a gas can, fill it with gas, and walk back to help a woman who became stranded on I-95 after her car ran out of gas. Woman returned and brought him $20, some food, and some clothing. She then started a gofundme to help raise money to get him an apartment, a reliable car, and 4-6 months living expenses. She set a goal of $10,000. The page has already raised over $36,000. This right here what people should do. Help one another out. Its a shame a veteran is homeless to begin with so Im glad hes getting help the irony here, is he would have prefered a bottle of voldka. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the s is ilent 69 Posted November 25, 2017 He's more than likely mentally ill. Such is the case for most homeless people. The funds should be put into a trust for his overall well being. If not he'll be back living under a bridge in no time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted November 25, 2017 i did not read the link. is this for 1 man or a fund for vets? if for one man, yeah...time to get to another cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,956 Posted November 25, 2017 i did not read the link. is this for 1 man or a fund for vets? if for one man, yeah...time to get to another cause. One guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted November 25, 2017 One guy He did say he has 2 buddy's he wants to help as well. So a hundred grand each is a good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,574 Posted November 25, 2017 Hmm his LinkedIn account has no mention of the military Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 25, 2017 Cool, this lady is now rich and Im still a loser. All because I dont have the guts to run a scam like this and chance it going viral. Anyone who thinks this bum is getting a single cent is delusional. The lady who started it is the scam artist and will be pocketing every cent. Screw it, Im gonna start the human fund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,956 Posted November 25, 2017 He did say he has 2 buddy's he wants to help as well. So a hundred grand each is a good start. That's even worse. Do you think people who contributed wanted to give money to people who weren't even part of the story and hadn't done something nice? If what you're saying is true it just means they should have shut this fund down once they had enough for the one guy it was intended to help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 25, 2017 Update says they are doing good morning America. This guy will be a millionaire. Lol my bad, this chick I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted November 25, 2017 this whole deal may be legit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted November 26, 2017 this whole deal may be legit. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted December 6, 2017 Dude bought a house. How long until hes got 8 mortgages on the place that he cant pay? https://www.yahoo.com/gma/homeless-man-helped-stranded-woman-buys-home-nearly-014413152--abc-news-topstories.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,621 Posted December 6, 2017 Neighbors must be psyched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted December 6, 2017 I'm very cynical of people asking for money. Why? Bcoz a lot of people suck, are w/out conscious and are born liars. That being said, I'm also one of the most compassionate people you'll ever meet. I usually give something if I have it on me.... Especially if they have a dog, damn - I'm a sucker for the pooches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted December 6, 2017 Any chance this is PoColts Gary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,014 Posted December 6, 2017 And for the 50,000 other homeless vets in this country...tough luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted December 6, 2017 I have a few questions... how much is the sites actual take? Where does the money go? How do you collect your money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,621 Posted December 6, 2017 Anyone who contributed when it got to 50k is a sucker. That's more than enough to get anyone on their feet. Should have moved on to another cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted December 6, 2017 I have a few questions... how much is the sites actual take? Where does the money go? How do you collect your money? GoFundMe takes 5% from each donation. Nice little setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted December 6, 2017 Anyone who contributed when it got to 50k is a sucker. That's more than enough to get anyone on their feet. Should have moved on to another cause. This I agree with. Start another gofundme for one of the other homeless vets to help get them back on their feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites