Another phony charity plea
USAToday reports that a plea from a soldier’s twin sister on Craigslist for donations to help her legless brother after he stepped on an IED is just another scam;
“My name is Tiffany Fennery, I’m posting this for my family and my twin brother, Chris, who lost both his legs and his left arm,” the posting states on Craigslist Pensacola (Fla.).
There’s just one problem with the solicitation: It appears to be fraudulent.
The sergeant, Chris Fennery, pictured in fatigues doesn’t seem to exist in Pentagon records.
“According to our records there is no soldier by that name,” said Department of the Army spokesman Paul D. Prince after checking his branch’s database.
The Marine Corps also checked its record, even though the uniform in the Web ad’s photograph appears to be an Army uniform.
“We’ve got no record of a Chris Fennery serving in the Marine Corps,” responded Marine Capt. Greg Wolf in Washington, D.C.
So, donors beware. This kind of crap only hurts the legitimate causes out there.
Category: Support the troops
Scams on Craigslist? Unpossible! Besides, I’m in line to get millions in secret oil money bank accounts after I pay my small “processing fee” so when I get that, I’ll fight those devious little scammers!
Let’s see…her “twin” brother is the charity case, and her “twin” sister is writing the plea for assistance.
What’s the 5,000 going to be used for, another clone?
Whatever.
Wait… does this mean someone in the media actually CHECKED on someone’s status?
Oh, golly, gee, I discussed this with my cat Mikey, and he thinks my “extra” money should go to the local cat/dog rescue, so we’re going to Petsmart tomorrow so that he can give his $2 allowance to the nice cat people.
But seriously, folks, I’ve been cutting articles out of my local newspaper about real events that benefit vets, such as the bike ride sponsored by Wounded Warriors Project yesterday, finishing this weekend in the Palos Hills, IL, area, witha ride around Bullfrog Lake. There will be 13 similar rides in other areas this summer. I think all veterans are welcome.
Craigslist? Oh, please.
I live very close to Pensacola. I wonder if she would take a donation in person?