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Animal Rescue Scam: Love Souls

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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. … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: HopeHooves Rescue

Social media post on a mobile phone, featuring a horse laying on the ground

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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: God’s Mercy Horse Rescue

Social media post on a mobile phone, featuring a horse laying on the ground

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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Fred Baligonza

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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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Equine Rescue Barn

Social media post on a mobile phone, featuring a horse laying on the ground

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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Equine Hope Foundation

Social media post on a mobile phone, featuring a horse laying on the ground

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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Arizona Saved Paws

dog in cage

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 … Read more