Black Man Scams MAGA Supporters Pretending To Be Shiloh Hendrix, Gets $800k In GiveSendGo Donations, Stupidly Admits To Wire Fraud And Identity Theft In A Video
An Indianapolis man has been identified as the individual behind a fake online account impersonating Minnesota mother Shiloh Hendrix and soliciting donations from her supporters in the wake of her high-profile case.
According to a report from Right Angle News Network and accompanying video evidence circulating widely on X, Jamell Lewis of Indianapolis used the identity of Hendrix to solicit money from MAGA supporters. The post and video identify Lewis as the person responsible for what is being described as wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The video shows Lewis’s social media profile linked to Indianapolis alongside a fake account presenting itself as Hendrix. In the clip, a man matching the description laughs while declaring that he “scammed MAGA” and thanking donors, with text overlay mocking supporters who contributed. The fake account reportedly gained tens of thousands of followers and directed people toward personal payment apps.
Shiloh Hendrix became a national figure after a 2025 playground confrontation in Rochester, Minnesota, in which she used a racial slur toward a child she said had taken items from her toddler’s diaper bag. The video of the incident went viral. Hendrix said she and her family were subsequently doxxed, with her personal information leaked online, and she launched an official GiveSendGo fundraiser seeking help to protect and potentially relocate her family. That campaign raised more than $800,000 from supporters who viewed her as a target of online harassment.
Hendrix was later charged with disorderly conduct. In July 2026 a jury returned a split verdict, finding her guilty on one count related to the videographer and not guilty on the count involving the child. She received a suspended sentence, a fine, probation, and community service. Her official fundraising page remains active and distinct from any personal donation requests
.Right Angle News later reported that Lewis has attempted to walk back the admissions in the video, claiming the money was returned and framing the episode as “internet fun.” Supporters of Hendrix and online observers have called for federal and local authorities to investigate the matter as potential wire fraud and identity theft. Victims who sent money to unverified accounts are being urged to report the activity to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and the relevant payment platforms.
The episode highlights ongoing risks of online impersonation schemes that target politically charged fundraising efforts. Officials have not yet publicly confirmed charges against Lewis in connection with the allegations as of Sunday.
