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Scammers taking advantage of fallen officer

There are only two legitimate GoFundMe accounts for Officer Justin Hare

Scammers taking advantage of fallen officer

There are only two legitimate GoFundMe accounts for Officer Justin Hare

SEVEN NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. NEW MEXICO MOURNING THE LOSS OF FALLEN OFFICER JUSTIN OFFICER HARE, KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY LAST WEEK. HE TOUCHED MANY LIVES. THE COMMUNITY GATHERING NOW TO HONOR HIM AT A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN TUCUMCARI. I KNOW YOU’RE WATCHING DOWN ON US RIGHT NOW. I KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU. YOU MIGHT BE GONE, BUT YOU GOT ANGELS ON YOUR BACKS. THIS MAN WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. NOW, NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE SAY SCAMMERS ARE TRYING TO PROFIT OFF OFFICER HEYER’S DEATH. ANCHOR SASHA LENNINGER SHOWS US HOW TO SPOT FAKE ACCOUNTS. FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF FALLEN NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE OFFICER JUSTIN OFFICER HARE ARE COPING WITH HIS DEATH. BUT NOW HIS BROTHERS IN BLUE ARE UPSET AFTER FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS SERVICE TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIS DEATH. OFFICER HARE. IT WAS MY COACH, HE WAS A GOOD MAN. HE ALWAYS MADE ME HAPPY AND WILL. HE WAS A GOOD MAN IN ANYWAY, ONE THAT NEEDED HELP. HE WAS THEIR NEW MEXICO TRYING TO COPE WITH THE DEATH OF OFFICER JUSTIN OFFICER HARE FRIENDS, FAMILY AND HIS COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HOMETOWN HERO. WE WILL MISS YOU. I KNOW YOU’RE WATCHING DOWN ON US RIGHT NOW AND I KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU, OFFICER OFFICER HARE SHOT AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY LAST FRIDAY WHILE HELPING A DRIVER WITH A FLAT TIRE ALONG I-40 ON A COLD, DARK AND WINDY MORNING. HE OFFERED HELP TO A PERSON HE THOUGHT WAS IN NEED. THAT PERSON KILLED HIM IN COLD BLOOD. NOW, SCAMMERS ARE TRYING TO PROFIT OFF HIS DEATH. NMSP IS TAKING TO SOCIAL MEDIA, SAYING ONE OF THE MOST DISHEARTENING ASPECTS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CRISIS OR HARDSHIPS ARE THOSE WHO SEEK TO TAKE ADVANTAGE WITH NEFARIOUS INTENTIONS. WE UNDERSTAND PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO COME TOGETHER, SEEKING SOLACE, SUPPORT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION AS WE TRY TO NAVIGATE THIS DIFFICULT TIME, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE REMAIN VIGILANT, INFORMED AND SUPPORTIVE OF ONE ANOTHER. BOTH NMSP AND A SPOKESPERSON FOR GOFUNDME SAY THERE ARE ONLY TWO LEGIT GOFUNDME ACCOUNTS FOR OFFICER OFFICER HARE. IN A STATEMENT, GOFUNDME ADDS WE HAVE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR THE MISUSE OF OUR PLATFORM. IN ADDITION TO ALL THE BEHIND THE SCENES WORK THAT GOES ON TO KEEP THE PLATFORM SAFE, WE KNOW SOME PEOPLE WANT TO DO THEIR OWN RESEARCH, THEY ADD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GOFUNDME, CONTACT THE ORGANIZER AND IF YOU HAVE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS OR IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS, REPORT IT. A SPECIALIST WILL THEN INVESTIGATE ITS LEGITIMACY FOR THE DIRECT LINKS TO THE TWO ACCOUNTS. GOING TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER OFFICER HARE. GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE STORY IN ALBUQUERQUE. I’M SASHA LENNINGER KOAT ACTION 7 NEWS. BACK TO YOU AND NE
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Scammers taking advantage of fallen officer

There are only two legitimate GoFundMe accounts for Officer Justin Hare

New Mexico is mourning the loss of fallen New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.The five-year veteran was shot and killed in the line of duty last Friday.But now, NMSP has taken to social media, alerting residents about fake social media accounts surfacing, trying to take advantage of Hare's death.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeOn Facebook, the agency wrote:"One of the most disheartening aspects of people experiencing crisis or hardships, are those who seek to take advantage with nefarious intentions. We’ve recently been made aware of fake social media accounts that are circulating and spreading misinformation. We understand people are trying to come together seeking solace, support, and accurate information as we try to navigate this difficult time. We ask that you please remain vigilant, informed, and supportive of one another. Please be aware that the photo attached is a fraudulent page, and we have taken the necessary steps to report it. If you have any questions or concerns about possible misinformation, please send us a message."According to NMSP and a spokesperson for GoFundMe, there are only two legitimate accounts for Hare's family.GoFundMe released a statement to KOAT saying in part:"We have zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform. In addition to all the behind-the-scenes work that goes on to keep the platform safe-- we know some people want to do their own research."They add that if anyone has questions about the GoFundMe, contact the organizer, and if your questions are unanswered or if you have concerns, report the fundraiser. A specialist will then investigate its legitimacy.The two verified GoFundMe fundraisers are: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-nmsp-officer-justin-hare https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-the-family-of-officer-justin-hareStay updated on the latest news updates with the KOAT app. You can download it here.

New Mexico is mourning the loss of fallen New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.

The five-year veteran was shot and killed in the line of duty last Friday.

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But now, NMSP has taken to social media, alerting residents about fake social media accounts surfacing, trying to take advantage of Hare's death.

Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

On Facebook, the agency wrote:

"One of the most disheartening aspects of people experiencing crisis or hardships, are those who seek to take advantage with nefarious intentions. We’ve recently been made aware of fake social media accounts that are circulating and spreading misinformation. We understand people are trying to come together seeking solace, support, and accurate information as we try to navigate this difficult time. We ask that you please remain vigilant, informed, and supportive of one another. Please be aware that the photo attached is a fraudulent page, and we have taken the necessary steps to report it. If you have any questions or concerns about possible misinformation, please send us a message."

According to NMSP and a spokesperson for GoFundMe, there are only two legitimate accounts for Hare's family.

GoFundMe released a statement to KOAT saying in part:

"We have zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform. In addition to all the behind-the-scenes work that goes on to keep the platform safe-- we know some people want to do their own research."

They add that if anyone has questions about the GoFundMe, contact the organizer, and if your questions are unanswered or if you have concerns, report the fundraiser. A specialist will then investigate its legitimacy.

The two verified GoFundMe fundraisers are:

Stay updated on the latest news updates with the KOAT app. You can download it here.