From the IRS: After an emergency or disaster, people rally to help victims by donating money. Unfortunately, this can give criminals an opportunity to prey on them by soliciting donations for fake charities. Scammers may also pose as federal agencies to dupe disaster...
Charity Fake News
We’re on our own checking charities – one scammer creates 76 IRS-approved fakes
As I remind you in The Best Charities for You, it's up to donors to evaluate charities. Although most charities must register with the IRS and file annual information returns on Form 990, the IRS is not set up to evaluate or monitor charities. Want proof? Not long...
It’s the season of giving and scammers want to take advantage of your generosity
BALTIMORE - December 10, 2021, reported by WMAR2news: "According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing $1.6 billion to charity fraud so far this year. The median amount lost is around $1,000." "A Maryland woman said someone knocked on her door...
Raleigh man collects for fake veterans charity
Charity Fake News From WRAL.com: HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A Raleigh man faces a fraud charge after, police say, he collected thousands of dollars from people for a bogus veterans charity. Daniel D. James, 63, of 5805 Old Forge Circle, was arrested last Saturday outside a...
Charity Fakes on IRS Dirty Dozen list
Charity Fake News From the IRS "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2019: Fake Charities: Groups masquerading as charitable organizations solicit donations from unsuspecting contributors. Be wary of charities with names similar to familiar or nationally-known...
