Ohio mother allegedly faked daughter's terminal illness to obtain funding for trips, housing
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An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter's terminal illness to "obtain funding for trips, housing, and other expenses of the last several years," according to a complaint filed with the Stark County Family Court.
GoFundMe told CNN that the fundraiser, set up by Lindsey Abbuhl to raise money for her daughter's illness, is no longer active, and that more than $4,000 has been refunded to donors. "We are working with local law enforcement officials, and we will continue to support the investigation," said Ese Esan, communications manager for GoFundMe. "Fundraisers with misuse are very rare, and if a misuse of funds takes place on GoFundMe, donors are protected, and their donations are refunded."More Related News