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8 months ago
In truly amazing news 
babystar has offered to help raise funds for my dad through a YCH she is offering here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59571428/
When we spoke I was just hoping she might be able to spread the word, but she surprised me by putting together a silly YCH that I'm sure many can relate to in our community. Please take a look!
Chocolatekitsune is also keeping an eye on the fundraising progress, and looks forward to getting to post updates at https://support.the.choco.one/2024/.....cy-fundraiser/ as milestones are reached.
My original post about the scam that stole from my dad is here: https://ko-fi.com/post/Scammed-Help.....ase-O4O416YAZ3
The situation has not changed much since the last update. Donations mostly halted with the new year, though we have managed to reach $745 total (before paypal fees) thanks to everyone's help. I managed to identify the phone number that was used by the scammers and reported it to the police, but they still have not responded. (Despite being marked as private in the phone, our phone carrier's logs had the number.) At one person's suggestion I even contacted a scammer payback group, but they wrote back that this is unfortunately a type of scam that gets reported to them all the time, but that they can not help with -- my guess is because it was only by phone, so there's no digital fingerprint for them to track.
Unfortunately, we were also hit by a couple of unexpectedly high expenses -- over $500 in professional dues and nearly $200 in identity theft protection for my dad... something that sadly could not help with this situation, but his identity has been stolen three times in the past, so it's important to keep that insurance active. And despite any lesson he may have learned from the scam, my dad still tried to hide these costs from me so that I wouldn't worry...and almost let them go overdue, which would have incurred penalties and suspended his license. It all had to be put on a credit card, but at least now it's paid.
I also have more old artwork that I look forward to sharing with everyone, especially now that upload policies are a bit better defined. It was recommended that I wait until more donations arrived. I think now, with Star's and Choco's help, friends raising awareness and everyone chipping in, those milestones may be in sight.
Thank you everyone!
babystar has offered to help raise funds for my dad through a YCH she is offering here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59571428/When we spoke I was just hoping she might be able to spread the word, but she surprised me by putting together a silly YCH that I'm sure many can relate to in our community. Please take a look!
Chocolatekitsune is also keeping an eye on the fundraising progress, and looks forward to getting to post updates at https://support.the.choco.one/2024/.....cy-fundraiser/ as milestones are reached.
My original post about the scam that stole from my dad is here: https://ko-fi.com/post/Scammed-Help.....ase-O4O416YAZ3
The situation has not changed much since the last update. Donations mostly halted with the new year, though we have managed to reach $745 total (before paypal fees) thanks to everyone's help. I managed to identify the phone number that was used by the scammers and reported it to the police, but they still have not responded. (Despite being marked as private in the phone, our phone carrier's logs had the number.) At one person's suggestion I even contacted a scammer payback group, but they wrote back that this is unfortunately a type of scam that gets reported to them all the time, but that they can not help with -- my guess is because it was only by phone, so there's no digital fingerprint for them to track.
Unfortunately, we were also hit by a couple of unexpectedly high expenses -- over $500 in professional dues and nearly $200 in identity theft protection for my dad... something that sadly could not help with this situation, but his identity has been stolen three times in the past, so it's important to keep that insurance active. And despite any lesson he may have learned from the scam, my dad still tried to hide these costs from me so that I wouldn't worry...and almost let them go overdue, which would have incurred penalties and suspended his license. It all had to be put on a credit card, but at least now it's paid.
I also have more old artwork that I look forward to sharing with everyone, especially now that upload policies are a bit better defined. It was recommended that I wait until more donations arrived. I think now, with Star's and Choco's help, friends raising awareness and everyone chipping in, those milestones may be in sight.
Thank you everyone!
ace_fox84
~acefox84
Star is always up for helping other people out. She was very quick to help me years ago when I was stuck with a huge hospital bill after my back surgery. I hope you and your dad the best in these hard times.
