Sorry...

[Snarf]

Fees:
According to http://www.highya.com/gofundme-reviews

"they take nearly 8% of donations"
"Fees were outrageous and unacceptable"
"17% -- that is what this web site has charged in fees"
"We never saw a penny. It was almost impossible to get any withdrawal of the funds."
"They take so much money from your campaign! "
"Great Concept - Fees Off the Chart!"

Scams:
"Man Allegedly Keeps Crowdfunding Money Raised in Sick Baby's Name"
"I saw one the other day looking for help on immigration fees"
"Created by people that I know who I know have money, but have chosen to spend it irresponsibly"
"wants to study abroad so she set up a GFMe account to help pay for it..She shops all day every day..drives a brand new car"

Summary:
Site legit but
a) Takes huge cut of all donations in fees
b) Rife with fake, exaggerated and taking-the-p*** campaigns

All in they take 6.4% in fees in the UK.

With regards to the authenticity.. If you doubt it, don't donate (I expect most won't). It's quite simple really.

 

[NotAllThere]

And over £400 raised in the last hour. I'd be surprised if any of those weren't CUKKERs.

This is NOT an endorsement.

 

[AtW]

And over £400 raised in the last hour. I'd be surprised if any of those weren't CUKKERs. This is NOT an endorsement.

An hour of legal work should be covered...

 

[DimPrawn]

An hour of legal work should be covered...

Yes, the "please fill in this form for an hour whilst I look out of the window" bit.

 

[redgiant]

At least he's not claiming to have run a marathon.

Maybe he should have. No sucker would fall for that......

Cynical lot.

"Who's that gut lord marching? You should cut down on your porklife mate, get some exercise"

 

[cojak]

Cynical lot.

"Who's that gut lord marching? You should cut down on your porklife mate, get some exercise"

Then you donate.

 

[Dactylion]

Quite right to be sceptical - I would be too. I know its an anonymous forum and none of you actually know me (though I *think* I may have worked with NLUK before (amey?)) that's why I apologised for the post.

I forgot that the CUK forum was full of dicks.. One day I'll learn.

Good pitch....

 

[Scruff]

Post a picture of his wife. Thread is worthless without one?

 

[Cirrus]

What is truly sickening is this concept of just give me some cash and I'll overturn the decision of the appointed competent authorities and the US Legal System.

My mate Mike frittered away getting on for £20,000 on divorce lawyers' fees. He couldn't get it that the Law is the Law. Arguing and tons of cash are not going to change that (*). So many people think their opinion, or the opinion of some set of relatives etc, makes any difference whatsoever. There's no voting. It's not the Eurovision Song Contest. Mothers tend to get custody.

(* Unless you're O J Simpson of course...)

 

[SueEllen]

(* Unless you're O J Simpson of course...)

Actually in the US you don't need to be OJ Simpson you just need to be stinking rich and ensure it's not the IRS after you.

Anyway if the kid was born in the US and the judge decrees the mother is fit to look after the kid, then that is where the kid stays.

In short if you marry a foreign citizen choose their country of origin wisely, and choose where your children are born wisely.