The crowdfunding platform has shut down nearly a dozen other pages as suspected scams
A GoFundMe page set up to raise money for the family and friends of missing teenager Jay Slater has now exceeded its target of £30,000 as donations continue to flood in.
The post, published on Sunday, said: "Hi everyone, this is Debbie, Jay's mother. Thank you all for your generosity and kindness during this difficult time. "Please continue to share our fundraiser far and wide. Your support means the world to us, and we are grateful for any help you can provide." "That is why we work with organisers to ensure any money donated goes to the right place. GoFundMe has a dedicated Trust and Safety team reviewing all relevant fundraisers. In addition to the team of experts, we deploy proprietary technical tools and have multiple processes in place to verify the identity of organisers and the recipient of the fundraiser.
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