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

September 15, 2025 at 18:14 PM EDT

(PRUnderground) September 15th, 2025

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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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About Consumer Diligence

Consumer Diligence is an independent watchdog dedicated to protecting consumers through hard-hitting investigations and due diligence reporting. We follow the money, scrutinize corporate claims, and expose scams, shady practices, and abuses of trust that put everyday people at risk.

Unlike traditional outlets tied to sponsors or advertisers, we operate with uncompromising independence. Our work blends investigative journalism with forensic-style analysis to shine light on businesses, nonprofits, and industries that often escape scrutiny.

At Consumer Diligence, transparency is our mission. Every report is thoroughly sourced, fact-checked, and written to empower readers with knowledge they can act on. From dissecting deceptive marketing to unraveling financial filings, we provide the tools to help you give, spend, and invest wisely.

Our motto is simple: Protecting consumers starts with the truth.

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