Sister Wives fans are furious after uncovering an apparent scam in the name of the late Garrison Brown. The TLC star passed away last week and fans have been sharing their thoughts on the incident, the family’s reactions, and ways to honor the 25-year-old. Keep reading to see what scam has viewers so angry.
Garrison Brown’s Death Shakes The Sister Wives Family
The Sister Wives star died last week in an apparent suicide. His brother, Gabe Brown, found Garrison in his home in Flagstaff, Arizona with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Gabe, their mother Janelle Brown, and Garrison’s roommates all spoke with local police who responded to the scene.
Each of the people who spoke with authorities said that Garrison Brown struggled with his mental health. Janelle Brown told police that she received worrisome texts from her son the day before and regretted not getting him help sooner.
Garrison’s estranged father, Kody Brown, did not come to his son’s house in the wake of the incident. Janelle and Kody issued a joint statement regarding their son’s death. They both said they were “deeply saddened” by Garrison’s passing and described him as a “bright light” in their lives.
Two days after news of Garrison’s death broke, officials allegedly responded to a mental health crisis at Kody Brown’s residence. A neighbor filmed what was thought to be the CARE unit at Kody’s home Thursday night and the video was shared on social media.
In the wake of Garrison Brown’s death, fans have found ways to honor the late Sister Wives star. Large numbers of people flocked to the High Country Humane website to donate money in Garrison’s name. However, fans have recently uncovered another page that is scamming good-hearted people by using the TLC star’s name.
Fans Uncover A Scam In Garrison’s Name
A Reddit user shared a screenshot of an alleged scam page on Facebook. They wrote, “I received this disgusting scam friend request on Facebook.” The name of the page appears to be “Robert Garrison Brown Funeral Services.”
On Facebook, the page has only shared two public posts, which claim to be providing links to the live stream of Garrison’s funeral service. Where the scam comes in is that each viewer is required to register to watch the funeral. By giving your information, you could open yourself up to hackers and additional scam messages.
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Other fans shared their thoughts about the scam page. “Same!!!! Super offensive,” one person wrote. Another person agreed, “That’s gross,” while a third commented, “That family needs to be left alone. Some folks should be ashamed of themselves.”
It was suggested by several people that fans report the page on Facebook to try and get it taken down. The page is still active and is pushing links for a live service that allegedly happens today. The Brown family has not yet announced funeral arrangements or whether or not any of it will be shared with the public.
TLC has not shared any news about the future of Sister Wives amid Garrison Brown’s death. It is not clear whether they will continue filming following the loss in the family.
