Donation fraud for Marko Niketic emerges, Glenview teenager killed in accident, police warn

GLENVIEW, Ill. (WLS) – Fundraising scams have emerged in connection with the high school student who died in a tragic car accident, Glenview police said.

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Marko Niketic died in a car accident shortly after 11 p.m. on Mother’s Day.

Niketic was driving a Mercedes that was hit by a speeding Mustang, police said. The force of the impact almost tore Niketic’s car in half, with the entire trunk ripped away. The rear of the car landed in a neighbor’s yard.

Since his death, several fake GoFund Me and Facebook fundraisers have been soliciting and accepting donations.

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Police clarified that the teen’s family has not approved or participated in any Facebook or GoFund Me pages.

People who have donated money should request a refund through the website and report the site as a scam.