{"id":31078,"date":"2025-02-06T12:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/?p=31078"},"modified":"2025-02-24T16:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:55:26","slug":"funeral-and-memorial-scams-exploit-grief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/zh\/funeral-and-memorial-scams-exploit-grief\/","title":{"rendered":"\u846c\u793c\u548c\u8ffd\u60bc\u4f1a\u9a97\u5c40\uff1a\u9a97\u5b50\u5982\u4f55\u5229\u7528\u60b2\u75db\u5077\u94b1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31080\" style=\"width:916px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited.png 1707w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bad-Security-Hows-Your-Tech-Tolerance-Featured-Image-13-1-edited-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview: How Scammers Are Targeting Grieving Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Funeral and memorial scams have become a cruel tactic used by scammers to exploit grieving families. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life, and unfortunately, fraudsters use this grief to their advantage. By creating fake memorial pages, funeral livestreams, and unauthorized fundraisers, they deceive unsuspecting people into giving money. These scams not only cause financial harm but also add emotional distress to families who are already mourning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll explain how these scams work, the different forms they take, and how you can protect yourself and others from falling victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Forms of Funeral and Memorial Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers use different tricks to deceive people. Here are the most common ones:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id31078_a7b881-2f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_f2547d-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_f2547d-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Fake Fundraising Campaigns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers create fake GoFundMe or Facebook fundraisers, pretending to raise money for funeral expenses. They might copy real obituaries or use stolen photos to make the fundraiser seem legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Red flag:<\/em> <\/strong>The grieving family is unaware of the fundraiser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>How they trick people:<\/strong><\/em> They pressure donors by saying the family is struggling to pay funeral costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the case when a fraudulent fundraiser was set up following the tragic passing of Ithaca College student Kelly Perkins. While her family had an official GoFundMe campaign, scammers created a <strong>fake fundraising page on GoGetFunding.com<\/strong>, falsely claiming it was organized by Ithaca College. This misled donors into contributing to an unauthorized account instead of the family\u2019s official fundraiser. Ithaca College quickly alerted the public, urging people to donate only to the legitimate campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.14850.com\/03059649-funeral-scam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the scam here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers rely on <strong>emotion and urgency<\/strong> to make people act without verifying information. Just as fraudulent fundraisers exploit grief, other viral scams\u2014like <strong>&#8220;Please Share&#8221; posts about missing children or pets<\/strong>\u2014use emotional triggers to spread quickly. <strong>Learn more about how these viral scams work <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/resource\/please-share-a-viral-scam-in-disguise\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_41fc30-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1.jpg\" alt=\"Funeral and Memorial Scams\" class=\"wp-image-31081\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/funeral-fund-scam-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id31078_d2ff33-18 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_a1fdbb-f3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31082\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-1024x745.png 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-600x436.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fakebookfuneral-1.png 1239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_f02956-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_f02956-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Fake Funeral Livestreams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some scammers set up fake Facebook pages pretending to be associated with a funeral home, offering a livestream of the service. When people click the link, they are asked to provide credit card information or personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Red flag:<\/strong><\/em> A funeral livestream that requires payment or login details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>How they trick people:<\/strong><\/em> They use the emotional pull of wanting to &#8220;attend&#8221; the funeral virtually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of scam was highlighted in a <strong>2024 report by Krebs on Security<\/strong>, where scammers created fraudulent Facebook groups claiming to offer livestreams of funeral services. They copied legitimate funeral announcements and directed grieving family members to malicious links. Once victims clicked, they were prompted to provide credit card information to access the stream\u2014only to have their financial details stolen. These scams prey on the emotional vulnerability of mourners, making them more likely to act without suspicion. <a href=\"https:\/\/krebsonsecurity.com\/2024\/09\/scam-funeral-streaming-groups-thrive-on-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about this scam here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id31078_876d26-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id31078_876d26-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id31078_876d26-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id31078_876d26-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_876d26-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_24a962-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_24a962-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_24a962-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_24a962-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31083\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1.png 940w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vastag-1-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_10d04b-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31084\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1.png 940w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vankin-DONE-1-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Fake Tribute Pages &amp; Obituaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some websites copy obituaries from funeral home sites without permission, adding options for people to &#8220;light a candle&#8221; or &#8220;plant a tree&#8221; in honour of the deceased. However, these are not real tributes, and the money goes to the website, not the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Red flag:<\/strong><\/em> The family didn\u2019t approve or post the tribute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>How they trick people:<\/em> <\/strong>They make it seem like a way to honour the deceased, but the money never reaches the intended recipient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A disturbing example of this scam involved <strong>Los Angeles Times journalist Deborah Vankin<\/strong>, who found AI-generated obituaries falsely announcing her death. Complete with morbid images and fake news anchors, these fabricated reports were designed to <strong>generate clicks and ad revenue<\/strong>, highlighting how scammers use AI to manipulate search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, <strong>Brian Vastag<\/strong> became a victim of obituary fraud after his former partner, Beth Mazur, passed away. Scammers falsely claimed he had also died, pushing the real obituary further down in search results and causing confusion among friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cases reveal how obituary scams are evolving, using AI and search engine tricks to exploit both the living and the deceased. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/03\/19\/us\/fake-obituary-scams-ai-cec\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about these<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id31078_6e8f5f-b9 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_b09cf2-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading31078_749863-ac\"]{max-width:900px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.2em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading31078_749863-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading31078_749863-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading31078_749863-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading31078_749863-ac\">How to Protect Yourself and Others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to avoid these scams is to stay informed and cautious. Here\u2019s how: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_695a9a-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_c87ef4-b7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box31078_6a2149-41\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Verify before donating<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Before contributing to a funeral fundraiser, check with the deceased\u2019s family or the funeral home to confirm it is legitimate. If the fundraiser isn\u2019t mentioned in official funeral announcements, it\u2019s best to verify before sending any money.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-infobox-textcontent h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box31078_47d06d-0a\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Be cautious of unsolicited requests<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Scammers may pose as grieving family members, funeral homes, or even friends of the deceased, asking for donations. If you receive a request through social media, email, or text, take a moment to confirm its authenticity directly with the family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column31078_63701c-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column31078_63701c-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column31078_63701c-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-infobox-textcontent h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box31078_e38d5a-7c\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Avoid Clicking Unknown or Unverified Links<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Some scammers create fake funeral livestreams, tribute pages, or donation sites that ask for personal details or payment. If a page requests login credentials or financial information, it\u2019s likely a scam. Always access funeral services through official funeral home websites or direct family links.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:16px;}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-infobox-textcontent h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover h3.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box31078_8e5325-02\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Report fake pages<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If you come across a fraudulent fundraiser, fake obituary, or scam livestream, report it to the platform (Facebook, GoFundMe, etc.) and let the affected family know. 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