{"id":1031486,"date":"2026-08-29T18:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1031486\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T18:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:53:39","slug":"family-warns-of-fake-gofundme-after-pregnant-jacksonville-womans-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1031486\/","title":{"rendered":"Family warns of fake GoFundMe after pregnant Jacksonville woman\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Family members of a Jacksonville woman who was killed when an Amtrak train struck her Jeep on Thursday are warning the public about a fraudulent GoFundMe campaign created in her name.<\/p>\n

Lakeisha Jennings was a mother of four and was about four months pregnant when she died, according to family members. Her relatives said the fake fundraiser used photos of Jennings and her family and collected donations less than 24 hours after her death.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a good feeling, you know, that people would use your hurt and use your pain just to turn it into a financial gain for themselves,\u201d family member Valerie Oliver said.<\/p>\n

The family is asking GoFundMe to remove the fraudulent page. Oliver said the situation has added to the family\u2019s grief as they make funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just doesn\u2019t make any sense,\u201d Oliver said. \u201cIt\u2019s selfish, and it makes me feel bad because she\u2019s trying to get everything together for her daughter to have an unforgettable homegoing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The family has verified a legitimate GoFundMe campaign created by Arcadia Brown to help cover Jennings\u2019 funeral expenses. The authentic fundraiser is linked with this story.<\/p>\n

The family worries scammers may take advantage of other people who are grieving or seeking financial help.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do believe that it happens a lot,\u201d Oliver said. \u201cPeople look through obituaries and all kinds of things, preying on the deceased all the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

News4JAX contacted GoFundMe by email and filed a complaint about a fraudulent GoFundMe post. The fake post has garnered hundreds of dollars. <\/p>\n

GoFundMe\u2019s Giving Guarantee says donors may be eligible for a refund within one year if a fundraiser is found to be fraudulent.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity expert Ian Marlow, CEO of Fitech, said small donations can quickly add up, especially when a fundraiser spreads online.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are small, considered small denominations of money \u2014 $20, $50, $100 \u2014 that obviously can add up to quite a large sum, especially if something goes viral,\u201d Marlow said.<\/p>\n

Marlow advised donors to verify fundraisers before contributing.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe extra vigilant. Ask the questions: Is the site legitimate? Is the email legitimate? Do you know other people who have given to it?\u201d Marlow said. \u201cContact someone else you think would have given and make sure you\u2019re both asking the questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennings family said funeral arrangements are being finalized. She is scheduled to be laid to rest Sept. 3.<\/p>\n

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