Posted on 08/29/2016 8:34:37 AM PDT by orchestra
(Full title):Meet the man siphoning money from Donald Trump- A 25-year-old with no Trump ties raises $1 million by dangling 'dinner' with the GOP nominee.
At a glance, the two websites look virtually indistinguishable. Both feature a photo of Donald Trump, in a suit and red tie, in front of a giant American flag. Both seemingly offer a chance for two to win dinner with Donald Trump.
One is at donaldjtrump.com; the other is at dinnerwithtrump.org.
The first belongs to Trump’s campaign. The second is a scheme run by Ian Hawes, a 25-year-old Maryland man who has no affiliation with Trump or his campaign and who has preyed on more than 20,000 unsuspecting donors, collecting more than $1 million in the process.
In just its first three weeks of operation, Hawes’ PAC spent more than $108,000 on Facebook ads, offering an opportunity to win “Dinner with Donald Trump” — and netted itself nearly $350,000 in donations, according to federal records.
The biggest chunk of the money raised — $133,000 — went to a company that Hawes founded and owns, CartSoft LLC. The purpose of the payments is described on federal records as “media” and “media purchasing,” though CartSoft’s website describes itself as an online payment-processing platform.
Since its launch, the PAC has collected more than $1 million, Hawes told POLITICO. It has reportedly spent $0 on behalf of Trump.
“I feel ripped off and taken advantage of. This is horrible. That was not my intent,” said Mary Pat Kulina, who owns a paper-shredding company in Maryland and gave $265 to Hawes’ group. Kulina thought she had given to Trump’s campaign until told otherwise by POLITICO. “This is robbery,”
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
You would think people would have been tipped off by all the bad grammar and the ad’s claim that Donald Trump was a Nigerian prince.
So .. you’re saying his email clearly says he’s not affiliated with the Trump campaign ..??
If so, how can he guarantee “dinner with Trump” .. that seems like a very deceptive action ..???
Probably ran it as a raffle. Winner gets to have dinner with Trump IF Trump agrees to dinner for a million dollar donation - and if he doesn't, the crook keeps it all.
So of course, Trump will be "asked" through a one inch ad in the Alaska Sub Zero Times, public paper edition, serviced by plane to the Eskimos.
The domain as it was shown keeps disappearing when I try to post it here.
@gopteam.gop
criminal fraud....
how much will he net after attorney fees...???
Finally!
So, when are you going to answer my question ..??????????
pfl
Another outstanding merliner.
Deceptive, yes, but not illegal. The guy is an slimeball, don’t get me wrong here, but this is an example of why sometimes the fie print is important to read.
I did so at post #23.
Betcha this guy is a registered DemocRat.
“I have received numerous emails to have lunch with Eric.”
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Even if it was legitimate why would anyone pay to have lunch with Eric?????
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No you didn’t .. Does his advertisement state that he is NOT associated with the Trump Campaign.
I get that it’s a scam .. but if there is no disclaimer ..??
What a disgusting little prick.
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
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