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
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
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
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
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
What They Claim Anne Ranch Horse Rescue presents itself as an animal rescue operation on Facebook, soliciting donations from followers. The page claims to be based in Delaware. What the IRS Says There is no record of Anne Ranch Horse Rescue in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Despite implying nonprofit status, this organization does … Read more