She Used GoFundMe Money to Go on a Carnival Cruise?!
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Vanessa Lewis, 29, raised over $40,000 through GoFundMe for her cousin's medical care following a motorcycle accident.
authorities alleged that Lewis misused the funds for personal expenses, including a $6,200 Carnival cruise.
The investigation began when the injured man's father noticed social media posts of Lewis on a cruise.
Lewis now faces charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
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In a jaw-dropping case out of Pittsburgh, Vanessa Lewis is facing felony charges after allegedly misusing $40,000 in GoFundMe donations meant for her injured cousin’s medical bills. Instead of paying for treatment, investigators say she spent $6,200 on a Carnival cruise, along with other personal expenses. The fundraiser account, once holding over $40K, dropped to just $3,000. She’s now charged with theft by deception and receiving stolen property. ⚠️ This story is a major wake-up call about crowdfunding accountability. Would YOU donate to a GoFundMe again after hearing this? #CruiseNews #GoFundMeScandal #CarnivalCruise #FundraisingFraud #VanessaLewis #CruiseCrime #CruiseControversy #TravelNews #Crowdfunding #CruiseTipsAndTricks #ScamAlert #CruiseWatch #SunsetChasersTA #DonationScandal #CruiseCommunity