Goliath victim's relatives say online fundraisers using his name are scams

Relatives of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem say every online fundraiser that has popped up in his name since his death at Six Flags Over Georgia is fake.

No approved crowdfunding

The family says it has not signed off on a GoFundMe page or any other donation drive since he died Monday. Anyone collecting money while claiming to speak for them is running a scam, relatives say.

They thanked people for the kindness shown to them so far. Still, they made clear they are not asking anyone for money and do not intend to start a fundraiser of their own.

His mother could someday set up a scholarship or memorial fund in his name. The family says any news like that would come only from her official representative.

Still waiting on his body

Relatives describe themselves as overwhelmed by grief. They say the coroner has not yet released his body to them and they have not retained a lawyer.

The family also pushed back on reports about his personal life. They say he was never married and had no children.

A day at the park

According to the family, Kariem went to the park with his girlfriend along with her daughter and her niece. He was seated beside the niece on Goliath when the accident happened.

He was thrown from the coaster Monday and hit other passengers on the way down before coming to rest under the ride.

Relatives are again pleading with people to stop passing around disturbing images said to capture his last moments. For now they simply want space to mourn.