Courtesy Make the Road New York
Members of the Fund Excluded Workers' coalition rallied in Manhattan Wednesday.
Excluded Workers Fund debit card thefts have been reported by over 70 beneficiaries, which has left some of their accounts with losses of up to $6,000, Documented reports.
Tax preparers are taking advantage of The Excluded Workers Fund to charge immigrants for preparing applications, a service nonprofits offer for free.
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