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Animal Rescue Scam: Just One Life Shelter

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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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Hungry & Abandoned Paws Shelter

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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. … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Help Saving the Paws

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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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: God’s Mercy Horse Rescue

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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

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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

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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