Florida woman posed as father of Camp Mystic flood victim, asked for donations, court documents show

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A Florida woman's deceitful online scheme to exploit a devastating flood tragedy has landed her in hot water with the authorities. Maitlin Paige White, a 28-year-old resident of Crestview, was accused of impersonating Matthew Childress, the father of one of the victims who perished during the Camp Mystic floods in July last year.

In a brazen move, White created two fake online fundraising accounts - one on GoFundMe and another on Spotfund - using Childress' identity. The accounts aimed to collect donations for his family in the wake of the tragedy, with Chloe, his 18-year-old daughter, tragically losing her life while working as a counselor at Camp Mystic.

However, detectives from Harris County soon uncovered White's ruse and discovered that she had set up two fake accounts using Childress' name, including one linked to her own bank account. After investigating further, authorities obtained White's personal details, which were then revealed in court documents.

When questioned by investigators, White confessed to creating the fake accounts, stating that she was desperate for quick cash as a single mother of two young children. Her fabricated story, however, fell short of convincing those who knew the truth about Chloe Childress' tragic fate.

The shocking revelation has sparked warnings from local authorities, advising donors to be cautious when approaching online fundraising campaigns following the flood tragedy. While White is currently out on bond, she faces a felony charge for her alleged crime, serving as a stark reminder of the consequences of exploiting others in times of crisis.
 
ugh I'm so grossed out by this 🤢 woman who thinks it's okay to scam people during a time of tragedy? Like, what even is wrong with her?! She was already stressed out being a single mom and thought she could just take advantage of someone else's misfortune for a quick buck. Not cool at all...and can you believe she used the victim's real son's name and photos to make it seem legit? 📸😡
 
😱 I'm literally shook by this story! Someone so desperate to make ends meet would stoop that low? It's just heartbreaking thinking about Maitlin Paige White's kids having to deal with this kinda drama 🤕 And can you even believe she thought she'd get away with it? Newsflash: fake it till you make it doesn't work, especially not when it comes to exploiting others' tragedies 🚫 Those GoFundMe and Spotfund accounts must've been a goldmine for her... or at least until detectives caught on 🔍. Now, let this be a lesson to us all: always fact-check those online fundraising campaigns, 'kay? ⏰
 
Wow 🤯 this woman is so messed up! How could she even think it's okay to scam people like that when there's someone who really needs help? 🙈 And now they're warning everyone about being careful with online donations? It's like, we get it, but some people are just gonna do whatever it takes for cash 💸. I mean, two kids at home and she was desperate... that's a lot of pressure 😩.
 
Ugh, this woman's actions are literally disgusting 🤢. I mean, can you even imagine how many people were duped into giving their hard-earned cash to those fake accounts? It's just heartbreaking that she'd take advantage of a tragedy like the Camp Mystic floods and use it for her own gain. And as a single mom of two herself, I'm sure she knew exactly what she was doing was wrong. The fact that she thought she could get away with it is pretty stunning 😩. Local authorities need to be more proactive in stopping these kinds of scams and protecting people's money. It's just not right 💸.
 
omg I just can't believe this... like what was she thinking?! 🤯 taking advantage of people's kindness during a super sad time? and the fact that she used her own kids' money to fund it too... it's just crazy!

I'm so grateful for these investigators who caught her in the lie, though. I mean, can you imagine if people had donated all that cash thinking they were helping the Childress family? 🤦‍♀️

so yeah, be careful with online fundraising sites, guys... and don't trust someone just because they look like the person they're impersonating 😂
 
Ugh I'm so fed up with people like Maitlin Paige White 🤯. Like can't they just be honest for once?! Creating fake online accounts to scam donors who are already grieving is literally one of the lowest things you can do 💔. And what's even more cringeworthy is that she was a single mom trying to make ends meet... but no, instead of seeking help from real charities or her community, she resorts to exploiting others' kindness 🤦‍♀️.

And don't even get me started on the fact that she impersonated someone who lost their daughter in the floods! Like Chloe Childress was just a statistic for Maitlin White's selfish needs... it's absolutely heartbreaking 😭. And now, her fake accounts have been exposed and people are warning others to be cautious... it's about time 🙏.

I mean, I get that everyone makes mistakes, but this level of desperation and lack of empathy is just staggering 😳. As a society, we need to do better in supporting each other during times of crisis, rather than taking advantage of innocent people's kindness 💕. Maitlin White's case should be a wake-up call for all of us to think twice before donating to unknown online campaigns 📊.
 
😱 OMG u cannt believe this!!! 🤯 Maitlin Paige White thought shd just dupe ppl w/ fake Matthew Childress online fundraiser and get away w/ it 😂 but girl bye! she got caught red handed 👮‍♀️ now shd b answerin 4 her actions, especially since Chloe's family was already goin through hell 🤕. as a fan of Matthew & his fam I'm so glad justice is bein served 💪. donors need 2 b more cautious online, esp in times of crisis 🚨. White's fake story just doesnt fly, can u imagine if ppl had donated to her fake fundraisers? 🤯 it's crazy to think about how many lives shd b affected by this selfish act 🙅‍♀️
 
I don't usually comment but I'm literally shook by this story 🤯! Creating fake online fundraising accounts using someone else's identity and tragic backstory is just despicable. I can only imagine how hurtful it must be for Matthew Childress and his family to find out that their loved one's life was used like this.

I don't get why people do this stuff, you know? It's not worth the risk of getting caught or the damage you're causing to others. And to think she was doing it all for a quick buck as a single mom... I mean, I feel bad for her and all, but come on! There are better ways to get financial help without resorting to something like this.

I just hope the justice system holds her accountable for what she did. It's not just about the money or the charity aspect; it's about respecting people's stories and their loved ones' memories. This whole ordeal is a stark reminder of how online scams can be devastating, so let's all just be more careful when donating to those in need 🙏.
 
I'm just so disappointed in people like Maitlin Paige White... 🤕 She took advantage of one of the toughest times for a family to be hit with even more pain and grief. I mean, can you imagine if she had gotten away with it? It's just not right that she used her fake accounts to scam people out of their hard-earned cash. I feel bad for Chloe's family, who were already going through so much trauma... 😔
 
🚨 OMG this girl Maitlin Paige White is seriously messed up! Like creating fake online accounts to scam people who were already grieving over their loss? That's so not cool 😒. And what's even crazier is that she was trying to collect donations for a family that actually LOST THEIR DAUGHTER in the flood?! 🤯 I mean, can you imagine being in her shoes and having that kind of guilt and desperation? But no, instead of making amends or finding legit ways to help, she just decides to take advantage of people's kindness. That's not what the world needs right now 🌎💔. And now she's going to face the consequences, which is pretty much what we all deserve for someone who would do something so heinous 🤷‍♀️.
 
🚨 "The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable." ~ Carl Sagan 😬 Just think about the pain and suffering White put on innocent families already dealing with their worst nightmare... no excuse for her deceitful actions 🤦‍♀️😡
 
Ugh, can you believe this lady? 🤯 She's got some nerve creating fake online accounts to scam people after their kid died. Like, what's next? Creating fake charity accounts for someone who doesn't even exist? It's just sickening... I mean, I know we've all been there with our own struggles and bills piling up, but come on! There are better ways to get help than pretending to be some poor family in need. And now she's gonna face felony charges? About time justice is served... 😒
 
omg can you even believe this woman's audacity?? she takes advantage of people's kindness and generosity during one of the darkest times in their lives and gets away with it? like what kind of person does that?! the fact that she used Matthew Childress' identity to trick people into donating is just sickening 🤯. and now she's trying to spin this as being desperate for cash because of her own financial struggles... like, no one sympathizes with you, lady! 😡
 
😱 This is just devastating - I mean, can you imagine being in Maitlin's shoes and feeling so desperate that you'd resort to something like this? She's got two kids to take care of, I get it, but impersonating someone else's dead kid and stealing from people who are already going through a traumatic time? That's just... *shakes head*

I feel for Chloe's family, knowing they've been through so much, only to have their grief exploited like this. And the fact that Maitlin was using her own bank account to funnel the money into her fake accounts is just crazy. I'm surprised she got caught as quickly as she did.

You know what really gets me? It's not even about the money; it's about the emotional toll of this scheme on everyone involved. The people who donated, thinking they were helping a family in need... only to find out it was all a lie. That must be really tough for them too.

Anyway, I hope Maitlin faces serious consequences for her actions. This kind of behavior can never be justified, no matter what your circumstances are.
 
Ugh, can u believe this?! 😱 Maitlin Paige White is literally taking advantage of people's kindness during such a tragic event? Her fake fundraising accounts were so brazen, using Matthew Childress' identity and his daughter's story to scam people out of their hard-earned cash. Like, what even is the point of that? 🤷‍♀️ And she's just a single mom with two little kids... like, how desperate was she?! 😩 I feel so bad for the actual Childress family, who are already dealing with grief and trauma. This whole situation is just so messed up 💔. We need to be more careful when it comes to online donations, especially during times of crisis. 🚨
 
This woman's actions are just plain messed up 🤯. I mean, can you even imagine how hurtful it must be to people who lost loved ones in that flood? She was basically stealing from them and using their tragedy for her own gain 💸. And the fact that she made fake accounts with the dad's name, his kid's story... it's just not right 🙅‍♀️. And what's worse is that she thought she could just get away with it and collect a bunch of cash? Newsflash: you can't fool everyone, especially when you're caught red-handed 🔥. The authorities should be praised for catching her and bringing her to justice 💪. It's a good reminder to always fact-check and verify info before donating online 📊.
 
OMG this lady is low 🤕 I mean what's wrong with her? She thinks it's okay to take advantage of people when they're at their lowest? Like, don't even get me started on how manipulative she was using Matthew Childress' name and his daughter's story to get people to donate. And the fact that she did it all for a quick buck as a single mom of two is just disgusting 🤑 I feel so sorry for Chloe's family, they were already going through so much tragedy and now this? It's like they didn't have enough to deal with. Anyway, I'm glad justice is being served, but it's still scary how some people can be so cruel 💔
 
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