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Animal Rescue Scam: Heel and Hoof Rescue / Safe Haven Horse Rescue
What They Claim Heel and Hoof Rescue – also operating under the name Safe Haven Horse Rescue – runs a YouTube channel at @heelandhoofrescue, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel claims to be a nonprofit organization based in Bakersfield, California. What the IRS Says There is no record…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Wild Horse Rescue Ranch
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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Tarzo Horse Rescue Sanctuary
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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Second Chance Sanctuary
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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Second Chance Haven
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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: save.horse1
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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Safe Haven for Horses
What They Claim Safe Haven for Horses operates a YouTube channel at @Safehavenforhorses, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched February 26, 2026. 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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue
What They Claim Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue operates a YouTube channel at @Miraclejollyhorserescue, posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched July 31, 2025. What the IRS Says Miracle Jolly Horse Rescue makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Mebo’s Animal Rescue
What They Claim Mebo’s Animal Rescue operates a YouTube channel at @mebo_sanimalrescue, posting animal rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched in February 2026. What the IRS Says Mebo’s Animal Rescue makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of this…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Mary Watchers
What They Claim Mary Watchers operates a Facebook page with over 101,000 followers, posting horse rescue content and directing followers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Mary Watchers 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…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Love Souls
What They Claim Love Souls operates a YouTube channel at @Lovesouls-q8n posting animal rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Love Souls 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 Search.…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Just One Life Shelter
What They Claim Just One Life Shelter presents itself on Facebook as an animal rescue operation soliciting donations via Ko-fi. The page is categorized on Facebook as a ‘Personal blog’ – not a shelter or nonprofit. It lists an address of 1040 E Main St, Clarksville, Arkansas. What the IRS Says Just One Life Shelter…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Hungry & Abandoned Paws Shelter
What They Claim Hungry & Abandoned Paws Shelter presents itself on Facebook as an animal rescue shelter soliciting donations via Ko-fi. The page lists an address of 1040 E Main St, Clarksville, Arkansas. What the IRS Says Hungry & Abandoned Paws Shelter makes no explicit nonprofit claim but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing.…
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Animal Rescue Scam: HopeHooves Rescue
What They Claim HopeHooves Rescue operates a Facebook page posting emotional horse rescue content. The page does not make explicit donation requests but appears to be monetizing through social media engagement and reach. What the IRS Says HopeHooves Rescue makes no explicit nonprofit claim. There is no record of this organization in the IRS Tax…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Help Saving the Paws
What They Claim Help Saving the Paws operates on Facebook and Instagram, selling bracelets and soliciting donations. The operation spun up quickly – their website savingthepaws-help.com was registered in November 2025, a second site helpsavingthepaws.com was registered in January 2026, and their Facebook page launched in December 2025. What the IRS Says Help Saving the…
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Animal Rescue Scam: God’s Mercy Horse Rescue
What They Claim God’s Mercy Horse Rescue operates a TikTok account under @godsmercyhorserescue, posting horse rescue content and directing followers to donate via a link in bio – though at the time of investigation, no active link was present. What the IRS Says There is no record of God’s Mercy Horse Rescue in the IRS…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Fred Baligonza
What They Claim Fred Baligonza operates an Instagram account at @fredbaligonza, posting animal rescue content and directing followers to donate via PayPal. The account launched in January 2026. What the IRS Says Fred Baligonza makes no explicit nonprofit claim, but solicits donations without any verifiable charitable standing. There is no record of any associated organization…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Equine Rescue Barn
UPDATE: 7/16/26 – Facebook page deactivated; PayPal account “This organization is currently ineligible to receive donations.” What They Claim Equine Rescue Barn is one of the largest fake rescue pages in this tracker, with over 288,000 Facebook followers. The page explicitly claims 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and runs regular emotional fundraising campaigns. What the IRS Says…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Equine Hope Foundation
What They Claim Equine Hope Foundation operates a YouTube channel posting horse rescue content and directing viewers to donate via PayPal. The channel launched in May 2025. What the IRS Says There is no record of Equine Hope Foundation in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. This organization has no verifiable nonprofit standing. Red Flags…
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Animal Rescue Scam: Arizona Saved Paws
STATUS UPDATE: Page Removed – 6/4/26. Reported to FTC and PayPal on 6/3/26. Page shut down within 24 hours of reports being filed. What They Claim Arizona Saved Paws operates an Instagram account under the handle @arizona_saved_paws, posting emotional dog rescue content and directing followers to donate via PayPal. What the IRS Says Arizona Saved…
