I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
GoFundMe frozen campaign funds. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.
The amount being held/disputed is approximately $8,488. I have tried contacting their legal department 7 times with no resolution.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.
There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably Regulation E, which requires showing an unauthorized electronic fund transfer.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I've dealt with this before.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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