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Fraud Charitable Organizations

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Fraud Risks at Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Episode 94 is the first in a series of episodes where we look at fraud and fraud risks at nonprofit organizations. With the expert insight of Sly Atayee, a director at...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Organizaciones Benéficas Falsas: Advertencia De Estafa

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El 23/10/23, el IRS emitió una advertencia a los contribuyentes sobre las estafas de organizaciones benéficas falsas y cómo los donantes desprevenidos pueden en realidad estar contribuyendo a organizaciones benéficas falsas y...more

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Fake Charities Scam Warning

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On 10/23/23, the IRS issued a warning to taxpayers regarding Fake Charities scams and how unsuspecting donors may actually be contributing to fake charities and not be able to deduct donations on their tax returns despite the...more

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AG Ellison Seeks to Dissolve Nonprofits that Profited at Expense of Needy Children

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison filed 23 lawsuits seeking to shut down nonprofit corporations that allegedly defrauded the Federal Child Nutrition Program by falsely claiming to serve meals to children in need while pocketing the...more

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Federal Trade Commission Continues to Issue CIDs and Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Sham Charities and Fundraisers That...

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In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission announced “Operations Donate with Honor,” as law enforcers united to challenge deceptive fundraising. At the time, 54 Attorneys General from all 50 states, the District of Columbia,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #328 – Ukraine Charity Scams

Unscrupulous criminals use crises to their advantage. Scammers are using the conflict in Ukraine to bilk money from people trying to help those impacted from the attacks....more

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[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - May 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

Get the support you need to properly manage key nonprofit compliance challenges - Nonprofit organizations often find themselves vulnerable to unique fraud and conflict of interest concerns. This one-day virtual conference...more

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EO Update: e-News for Charities & Nonprofits - October 2021

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International Charity Fraud Awareness Week October 18-22 The IRS will again be participating in the annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) Oct. 18-22, 2021 to raise awareness and share best practices to...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - May 25th, 8:55 am - 3:30 pm CDT

Make sure you’re fully equipped to manage compliance risks in the nonprofit sector - Nonprofit organizations are exposed to a diverse universe of compliance risks, including many that are unique to the nonprofit sector....more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - November 5th, 9:20 am - 3:30 pm CST

The charitable organization sector faces many compliance challenges, including: - unique tax exemption issues - fundraising registration and related issues - privacy and data security - complex reporting...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #156 – Don’t Get Scammed for Trying to Help Hurricane Victims

As Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas in the next few days, beware of scammers trying to take advantage of the good hearts of those of us who want to help the victims....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Beware of Fundraising Scams Following Hurricane Harvey

Following the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Gulf Coast, many local and national nonprofits quickly mobilized to respond to survivors’ immediate needs and begin planning for the long-term recovery of...more

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Regulators' Actions Against Charities that Swindled $187 Million from Donors Serve as Compliance Reminder

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On May 18, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 58 agencies from all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed a complaint charging four cancer charities and the individuals controlling them with allegedly...more

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