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Freeze Your Credit Before Scammers Get Into It!

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Data breach announcements are starting to sound like weather reports – daily and unpredictable. In just the past few months, Charter Communications (that’s Spectrum to most of you), McGraw Hill, Medtronic, and Carnival Cruise Lines have all been hit. Think about that for a second. If you have internet service, you’re probably in the Spectrum … Read more

What Does AI Really Think About AI? I Asked. It Didn’t Sugarcoat It.

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Most of the conversation happening around artificial intelligence is about what it can do. How fast it’s moving. Whether it’ll take our jobs or make our lives easier. Whether it’s something to embrace or something to fear. But few people are asking AI what it actually thinks about all of this. About us. About what … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Wild Horse Rescue Ranch

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED – SHUT DOWN! What They Claim Wild Horse Rescue Ranch operates an Instagram account at @worldhorserescueranch with over 7,200 followers. The account explicitly claims 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and directs followers to donate via a Linktree link. What the IRS Says There is no record of Wild Horse Rescue Ranch in the IRS Tax … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Tarzo Horse Rescue Sanctuary

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What They Claim Tarzo Horse Rescue Sanctuary operates a YouTube channel at @Ally-u4f with nearly 9,000 subscribers, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Tarzo Horse Rescue Sanctuary makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Second Chance Sanctuary

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What They Claim Second Chance Sanctuary operates a YouTube channel at @secondchancesanctuary-k1z with over 15,600 subscribers. The channel explicitly claims to be a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and solicits donations via PayPal. What the IRS Says There is no California-based Second Chance Sanctuary registered with the IRS. A search of the Tax Exempt Organization Search returned … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Second Chance Haven

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What They Claim Second Chance Haven operates a YouTube channel at @Second_chance_haven with nearly 39,000 subscribers, posting animal rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Second Chance Haven makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this organization in … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: save.horse1

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What They Claim save.horse1 operates a YouTube channel at @save.horse1, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Safe Haven for Horses makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this organization in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization … Read more