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Taxpayers Can Learn From GoFundMe Scam

ByKelly Phillips Erb

Recently, a New Jersey woman was sentenced for her involvement in an infamous GoFundMe scam. The saga is a good reminder to be careful before handing over your hard-earned cash—even for a great cause. Here are a few tips to consider.

Post-column update: On August 5, 2022, Mark D’Amico was sentenced Friday to five years in state prison. In a related federal case, he was previously sentenced to 27 years in federal prison. The sentences will run concurrently. You can read the Philadelphia Inquirer’s update here.

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Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains taxes, IRS news, financial crime, scams, and the law in plain English.