IRS warns against charity fraud

The Internal Revenue Service has joined an international coalition for the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week.

Through Oct. 25, 2019, the coalition looks to raise awareness and share practices to help charities and other nonprofit organizations avoid fraud and stop financial crime. Accountants, auditors and professional advisors to nonprofits are encouraged to participate, as are trustees, staff and volunteers from charities, non-government organizations and other nonprofits.

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A feature of this year’s campaign is an online hub where charity professionals and counter-fraud experts can discuss and share ideas through webinars, help sheets and case studies.

ICFAW is led by a coalition of over 40 charities, regulators, law enforcers, representative bodies and other nonprofit stakeholders. More information is available at the Fraud Advisory Panel website and on social media at #CharityFraudOut.