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From WOWKTV.COM news:

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The 2016 West Virginia floods took a heavy toll in Greenbrier County, including the famed Greenbrier Resort which had been gearing to host its annual PGA golf tournament. So Greenbrier owner and then-candidate for Governor Jim Justice launched a new charity.

“You know we formed ‘Neighbors Loving Neighbors’ and they gave away millions of dollars…. You know I have 3 or 4 people different people in my organization that were just taking the monies in, and distributing the monies out,” said Gov. Jim Justice, (R) West Virginia.

But that charity – and whether it really, legally exists – is one reason why the U.S. Department of Justice has subpoened Governor Justice, his children and various current and former Greenbrier executives, along with hundreds of documents.

Charity Fakes

Whether tying themselves to a prominent cause or preying on compassion related to a natural disaster, “charity” fakes are a year-round plague. And “charity” fakers do double damage — they steal from you and they steal from those you want to help with your donated dollars.

Our own CharityCheck Directory Search for a West Virginia nonprofit with the word “Neighbors” in its name produce no results on April 22, 2019.

Check before You Donate

The key to avoiding charity fakes is to check if the group is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit or charity. CharityCheck101.org helps you do that for free with its Directory Search and Reverse Lookup pages.

Charity Fake News

From WRAL.com:

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A Raleigh man faces a fraud charge after, police say, he collected thousands of dollars from people for a bogus veterans charity.

Daniel D. James, 63, of 5805 Old Forge Circle, was arrested last Saturday outside a Walmart in Holly Springs on charges of obtaining property by false pretense and violating the local begging ordinance.

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Charity Fakes

Whether tying themselves to a prominent cause or preying on compassion related to a natural disaster, “charity” fakes are a year-round plague. And “charity” fakers do double damage — they steal from you and they steal from those you want to help with your donated dollars.

Check before You Donate

The key to avoiding charity fakes is to check if the group is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit or charity. CharityCheck101.org helps you do that for free with its Directory Search and Reverse Lookup pages.

Charity Fake News

From the IRS “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2019:

Fake Charities: Groups masquerading as charitable organizations solicit donations from unsuspecting contributors. Be wary of charities with names similar to familiar or nationally-known organizations.

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Charity Fakes

Whether tying themselves to a prominent cause or preying on compassion related to a natural disaster, “charity” fakes are a year-round plague. And “charity” fakers do double damage — they steal from you and they steal from those you want to help with your donated dollars.

Check before You Donate

The key to avoiding charity fakes is to check if the group is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit or charity. CharityCheck101.org helps you do that for free with its Directory Search and Reverse Lookup pages.