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Animal Rescue Scam: Mebo’s Animal Rescue

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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 … Read more

Animal Rescue Scam: Mary Watchers

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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 … 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