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Scam Buster · 12-21-2007, 04:06 PM

Hello.....I am just now jumping in on this thread, and will take some time getting to know my way around here. In the interim, should anyone read this post and decide it should be included as a response to other messages in other threads, then please copy and paste it or post a referencing link.

This woman goes by the names Sarah Vail, Sarah Fox, Sarah Vail-Fox.

She has operated under numerous kennel and FRAUDULENT "rescue" organization names. The ones that have been discovered so far are: foxxxpaws, all breed rescue, coastalk9rescue, Le Fox Puppies, brusselsnfriends, retrieversnfriends. She posts here as "RMARC"; she may use other names also.

When claiming to be a "rescue" organization, she states the bogus group's 501c3 tax-exempt status is "pending".

For those unfamiliar with how an organization "becomes" a charity, this is how it works: the group must FIRST apply for a FIN (which is basically the same "identifier" as an individual's Social Security Number). The IRS issues this number, and it does not change. When a group applies for this FIN, they also have to indicate the "type" of organization they are; if they intend to operate as a charitable/non-profit organization, they indicate this. HOWEVER, they must actually APPLY to be recognized as such by the IRS. They must file a form, as well as provide copies of their organizing documents and financial statements. When the IRS receives all of this, they issue a Letter of Acknowledegement to the organization, which indicates the "pending" status of their application. IF all of the organization's documentation is approved, the IRS will then issue a Determination Letter/Ruling that recognizes the group has been organized and operates in accordance with IRS guidelines consistent with a non-profit charity that is exempt from paying federal income taxes.

Think about that........how easily do you believe the Federal Government is going to "give up" on tax income?? Not easily. The IRS does not award tax-exempt status without sufficient proof that an organization truly does operate in a transparent, non-profit manner.

In CA, an organization must go thru a similar process with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General's Office.

A LEGITIMATE charitable organization will happily and immediately supply proof of it's exempt status to anyone who asks.

I have a tremendous respect for legitimate animal rescue groups. They work tirelessly and endlessly, very often at a great financial cost to themselves which is never "reimbursed". Their dedication is real and genuine. What Sarah and others in these "scam rescue rings" does is despicable and self-serving, tainting the hard work of legitimate rescue efforts.

If you paid money to a legitimate rescue organization, that check would be made payable TO THE ORGANIZATION, not an individual!! Think about that, also....these people are taking money from people and NOT paying taxes on it!! This is tax fraud, a punishable federal crime.

It will take more than one person's complaint for the IRS to seriously investigate this ring of scumbag scammers. If you believe you have been scammed by "Sarah" operating fraudulently as a "rescue" organization, then I URGE YOU TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY off-list at: stoprescuecharityscam@yahoo.com

I will ask you some specific questions about your experience, and I will share much more information about recourses that might be available to us. I prefer not to share this info in an open format, as I know Sarah skulks on these boards. When you contact me, please include links to previous posts you have made on this Board about your experience with Sarah and/or her "rescue", so that I have a reasonable expectation that what you are telling me is truthful.

Following is a sampling of information I have gathered thus far:

A now-disconnected (home??) phone # for Sarah was: 951-734-8184 (Sarah used this # for all of her foxxxpaws@aol.com dog sale advertisements in the LA Times and The Recycler)

Another cell # used in a recycler.com ad for foxxxpaws: 951-280-1241

Sarah’s employer, “Pete”, (Golden State K9 Training/Kennels 12235 El Sobrante Rd. Riverside, CA 92503 951-237-9739) allows Sarah to kennel many of her puppy mill purchases before they are re-sold

Another cell phone: 909-519-6323 This is the # she used to scam a number of YorkieTalk people.

Gina Portillo (another contact name in recycler ad for foxxxpaws)
951-285-5458

12-21-2007, 04:06 PM	#29
Scam Buster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 7	Sarah (Vail) Fox & Linda Fox in Riverside County, CA are scumbag scammers Hello.....I am just now jumping in on this thread, and will take some time getting to know my way around here. In the interim, should anyone read this post and decide it should be included as a response to other messages in other threads, then please copy and paste it or post a referencing link. This woman goes by the names Sarah Vail, Sarah Fox, Sarah Vail-Fox. She has operated under numerous kennel and FRAUDULENT "rescue" organization names. The ones that have been discovered so far are: foxxxpaws, all breed rescue, coastalk9rescue, Le Fox Puppies, brusselsnfriends, retrieversnfriends. She posts here as "RMARC"; she may use other names also. When claiming to be a "rescue" organization, she states the bogus group's 501c3 tax-exempt status is "pending". For those unfamiliar with how an organization "becomes" a charity, this is how it works: the group must FIRST apply for a FIN (which is basically the same "identifier" as an individual's Social Security Number). The IRS issues this number, and it does not change. When a group applies for this FIN, they also have to indicate the "type" of organization they are; if they intend to operate as a charitable/non-profit organization, they indicate this. HOWEVER, they must actually APPLY to be recognized as such by the IRS. They must file a form, as well as provide copies of their organizing documents and financial statements. When the IRS receives all of this, they issue a Letter of Acknowledegement to the organization, which indicates the "pending" status of their application. IF all of the organization's documentation is approved, the IRS will then issue a Determination Letter/Ruling that recognizes the group has been organized and operates in accordance with IRS guidelines consistent with a non-profit charity that is exempt from paying federal income taxes. Think about that........how easily do you believe the Federal Government is going to "give up" on tax income?? Not easily. The IRS does not award tax-exempt status without sufficient proof that an organization truly does operate in a transparent, non-profit manner. In CA, an organization must go thru a similar process with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General's Office. A LEGITIMATE charitable organization will happily and immediately supply proof of it's exempt status to anyone who asks. I have a tremendous respect for legitimate animal rescue groups. They work tirelessly and endlessly, very often at a great financial cost to themselves which is never "reimbursed". Their dedication is real and genuine. What Sarah and others in these "scam rescue rings" does is despicable and self-serving, tainting the hard work of legitimate rescue efforts. If you paid money to a legitimate rescue organization, that check would be made payable TO THE ORGANIZATION, not an individual!! Think about that, also....these people are taking money from people and NOT paying taxes on it!! This is tax fraud, a punishable federal crime. It will take more than one person's complaint for the IRS to seriously investigate this ring of scumbag scammers. If you believe you have been scammed by "Sarah" operating fraudulently as a "rescue" organization, then I URGE YOU TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY off-list at: stoprescuecharityscam@yahoo.com I will ask you some specific questions about your experience, and I will share much more information about recourses that might be available to us. I prefer not to share this info in an open format, as I know Sarah skulks on these boards. When you contact me, please include links to previous posts you have made on this Board about your experience with Sarah and/or her "rescue", so that I have a reasonable expectation that what you are telling me is truthful. Following is a sampling of information I have gathered thus far: A now-disconnected (home??) phone # for Sarah was: 951-734-8184 (Sarah used this # for all of her foxxxpaws@aol.com dog sale advertisements in the LA Times and The Recycler) Another cell # used in a recycler.com ad for foxxxpaws: 951-280-1241 Sarah’s employer, “Pete”, (Golden State K9 Training/Kennels 12235 El Sobrante Rd. Riverside, CA 92503 951-237-9739) allows Sarah to kennel many of her puppy mill purchases before they are re-sold Another cell phone: 909-519-6323 This is the # she used to scam a number of YorkieTalk people. Gina Portillo (another contact name in recycler ad for foxxxpaws) 951-285-5458 Last edited by simonandhallie; 12-23-2007 at 06:11 AM.