Cameron Mathison, beloved star of General Hospital, has a message for fans after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles left him and many others without homes: beware of scams. In the wake of his personal tragedy, Mathison is urging people not to donate to fraudulent GoFundMe pages exploiting the disaster.
A Heartbreaking Loss and a Call for Caution
In an emotional Instagram video, Mathison shared the devastating impact the fires have had on his life and the lives of thousands of others. But in addition to his loss, he warned of a troubling scam that has surfaced in the aftermath. Some individuals, using his images and videos, have set up fake GoFundMe campaigns, hoping to profit from others’ generosity.
Mathison addressed the situation directly, writing, “Thank you for all the love and support to our family and the thousands of people affected by these fires. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE TO A GO FUND ME PAGE using my videos or photos!!! It is not us. We are not asking for money. Unimaginable that someone is using this disaster to rip people off. Stay safe. Sending love and support to all those affected 🙏🏼💔❤️”
In the video, Mathison reiterated his warning, emphasizing, “Please be careful who you donate to out there, OK? Thank you so much, everybody.”
Scams Amid the Tragedy
In his heartfelt message, Mathison made it clear that while he deeply appreciated the support from fans and followers, he and his family were not soliciting donations. “Somebody is using the images and videos that I’ve posted to try to get money for themselves. It is not us,” he said. “I appreciate your support, but please do not do that.”
He also made a point to urge others to share the warning, writing, “Please share this… whether someone is using my videos and images or someone else’s to scam.”
Mathison had already shared details about the loss he suffered in the fire, and his followers rallied around him with love and sympathy. However, the appearance of fraudulent campaigns exploiting his situation has added a heartbreaking layer to an already difficult time.
A Word of Caution
Mathison’s message serves as an important reminder to all those looking to help during times of crisis. Scammers often take advantage of tragedies to prey on people’s good intentions. As wildfires continue to devastate communities, it’s essential to verify donation pages and only contribute to legitimate relief efforts.
We extends its thoughts to all those affected by the wildfires and urges readers to donate wisely. Let’s stand together in the face of tragedy, and make sure our help is going where it’s truly needed.
