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I donated an old car worth (according to Kelly Blue Book) about $2100 to the Purple Heart organization. They took the car 10/15/15 and it was allegedly publicly auctioned 10/22/15. I only know this because I called Purple Heart today after not hearing anything for months.
Purple Heart Cars is a legitimate and efficient car donation program run by Purple Heart Services, which is controlled by the respected (but not highly efficient) 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation.
11 lis 2022 · How the scam works. Scammers generally contact veterans via phone, email, or messaging apps like Facebook Messenger. They claim to be representing a special government program for veterans. This...
22 lis 2019 · Best Alternative Charities for Your Donations. The Consumer Reports Scam Protection Guide. Tips to Get the Best Tax Deduction on Donated Items
23 gru 2023 · Here, we introduce two reputable options, The Purple Heart Foundation and Cars Helping Veterans, both dedicated to supporting veterans through car donations. We’ll provide an overview of each organization’s mission, donation process, benefits, and website information.
28 lis 2023 · The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have come together to warn the public about charity scams. There were 501 cases of charity fraud reported to Action Fraud between 1 November 2022 and 31 October 2023, totaling £2.7m.
Many people donate cars to charity and take advantage of tax write-offs; unfortunately, they often don't know the warning signs of car donation scams. Read on for information on how you can make sure your car donation is put to the best use, all while protecting yourself and your tax interests.
