Community rallies around pizzeria after fake order jeopardized fundraiser for injured teen

OCALA, Fla. — People in Marion County rallied together after a fundraiser for an injured teen was put into jeopardy.

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Wiseguys Pizzeria in Ocala started the fundraiser to support a local high school student who was hospitalized after a car crash.

Wiseguys Pizzeria said 20% of every order would be donated to help the injured teen.

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However, during the fundraiser, someone placed a $500 order but never picked it up or paid for the food.

Marion County deputies said the fake order threatened the business and the fundraising effort.

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Word spread to the community, and many lined up to buy all of the pizzas so the business would not get stuck with the bill.

The effort also raised even more money for the injured student.

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Deputies said they are working to find the person who placed the fake order.

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