IRS Warns American Taxpayers to Beware of Fake Charities in Wake of Tragic Crises

IRS Warns American Taxpayers to Beware of Fake Charities in Wake of Tragic Crises
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, on Oct. 16, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Katabella Roberts
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned American taxpayers to be on the lookout for criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities in the wake of a string of natural disasters and conflicts happening across the globe.

In an Oct. 23 news release, the IRS noted that criminals commonly set up fake charities to take advantage of the public’s generosity during times of international crises or disasters.

Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
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