IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams Following Hurricane Milton

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams Following Hurricane Milton
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington, on Aug. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice urging taxpayers to be on guard for scammers posing as charities in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The IRS warned in a statement issued on Oct. 15 that fraudsters have been exploiting the generosity of individuals looking to help disaster victims by soliciting donations through fake charitable organizations.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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