"PRO BONO" SCAMMERS a/k/a "FLIPPERS"

[N9LCD]

I found out about "pro bono" scammers and "flipping" from one of my ads on eHam.

To avoid being a victim of these scumballs, I suggest:

1.  Ask if they are legally organized or registered in your state.  Non-profit organizations generally have to register with the State just like businesses.  In some states, they have to register with the Attorney General's Office.

2.  Ask if they have a Taxpayer Identification Number and what it is.  Everybody needs either a Social Security Number or a T.I.N to open a bank account.

3.  Ask if they are registered with the IRS as a 501.C3 charitable organization.  Ask them to show their papers from the IRS.

4.  Ask if they've ever filed a 1090 Information Return with the IRS.  Every charitable / n0n-profit organization taking in more than $30,000 MUST report to the IRS to maintain the "exempt" status.

Probably you won;t have to get through 2 through 4; #1 should be enough to send the scammers/flippers packing.

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING!!!

N9LCD

[K1CJS]

2.  Ask if they have a Taxpayer Identification Number and what it is.  Everybody needs either a Social Security Number or a T.I.N to open a bank account....

Probably you won;t have to get through 2 through 4; #1 should be enough to send the scammers/flippers packing.

I'm glad you said what you did after, because giving out your social security number is like giving out an open invitation to get yourself ripped off.  73!