Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
A fake website scamming donors for Sgt. Declan Coady’s family collected $300K; only two verified campaigns are legitimate.
Iowa authorities warn of a scam website, DeclanCoadyFoundation.com, falsely claiming to raise funds for the family of fallen U.S. Army Reserve Sgt.
Declan Coady, a West Des Moines native killed in a March drone strike in Kuwait.
The site is not affiliated with any official effort, and two verified campaigns—the Declan Coady Memorial Fund through Drake University and a GoFundMe—are the only authorized sources for donations.
The scam, linked to a Vermont-based charity with a history of fraud, reportedly collected $300,000 using non-traceable payments like cryptocurrency and gift cards.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Rep. Zach Nunn urge the public to verify donation sites, especially during times of tragedy, as such frauds exploit public grief.
The AG’s office and Nunn emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious sites, noting that fraud cost Americans $150 billion in the prior year.
Un sitio web falso que estafa a los donantes para Sgt. La familia de Declan Coady recolectó $300K; solo dos campañas verificadas son legítimas.