IRS Warns Donors about Charity Scams Following Recent Tragedies in Boston and Texas

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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 […]

IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Sandy Relief

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IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Sandy Relief

    WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Following major disasters, it’s common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or […]