GoFundMe has issued a statement that “no funds” were paid out to a fake fundraiser page linked to Donegal Rally victim Tadhg Callaghan Carter.
The public was earlier warned not to donate to the page.
Tadhg, 15, from Churchill suffered fatal injuries in an incident while spectating at Special Stage 12 at Gartan on Saturday.
Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors posted a statement to warn of a fake GoFundMe page which has been falsely set up in the wake of the tragedy.
They urged people to report the page and not to donate under any circumstances.
“The family of the Tadhg have not authorised, approved or given permission for this fundraiser,” they said.
“At a time of immense grief, situations like this cause additional distress and upset for the family and loved ones.
“This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Shame on those responsible for creating and sharing such a page.”
A GoFundMe spokesperson told the Donegal News that funds were put “on hold while we worked with the campaign organiser to get funds to the right place”.
He added: “No funds were released and all donors are being refunded.”