Consumer Diligence Launches Tipline to Expose Fake Fundraisers Exploiting Charlie Kirk’s Killing

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Consumer Diligence is asking the public to report any suspicious fundraising campaigns, donation pages, or payment requests that claim to raise money in connection with the killing of Charlie Kirk. Our investigators are tracking potential scams that misuse Kirk’s name, image, or family references to solicit money.

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Authorities have arrested a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

“Moments like this bring out the best in people, but they also attract bad actors,” said Dallas Ludlum, Senior Editor at Consumer Diligence. “If someone is using this tragedy to run a fake fundraiser, we want to find it fast and shut it down.”

What to Send

Email leads@consumerdiligence.org with:

• Screenshots or links to posts, pages, crowdfunding campaigns, or emails
• Payment details such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, GoFundMe, bank accounts, or crypto wallet addresses
• Names, phone numbers, domains, social handles, and any claimed affiliations
• Brief description of how you found it and why it looks suspicious

How We Use Tips

• We verify pages, follow the money trail, and contact platforms or processors when appropriate
• We coordinate findings with relevant authorities if criminal fraud is indicated
• We publish consumer alerts so the public knows what to avoid

Important

• If you or someone you know was defrauded, keep all receipts and messages
• Consider filing a complaint with your state attorney general and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
• Do not send money to any campaign you cannot independently verify

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