In the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster in the Phillipines, the IRS is warning consumers to be alert for unscrupulous scam artists who are taking advantage of the generous nature of the American people to fraudulently obtain money and private information. These fake solicitations may come over the phone, through e-mail or over the Internet, or in person.

You must be on high alert for these shady scam artists in order to protect your donation and safeguard your personal financial information.