IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams Following Hurricane Milton

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.

These scams are designed not only to steal donations but also to harvest personal and financial data from unsuspecting Americans, opening the door to identity theft and other types of fraud.

“Many people want to help survivors and their families by donating to charities,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement. “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers.”

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