IRS Warns Donors about Charity Scams Following Recent Tragedies in Boston and Texas
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2013-09 It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Fraudulent schemes involve solicitations by phone, social media, email or in-person. Scam artists use a variety of tactics. Some operate bogus charities that contact people by […]