There may be some kick-backs from the “EIC” - EARNED INCOME CREDIT - which are “donated” back to the ACORN Office/Personnel who managed to “discover” these refund checks for the “poor”.
Remember, crooks don’t do anything for free.
Check the income tax records of the “poor” and see if there are any “donations” back to the tax preparer i.e. ACORN/COI.
Just a thought...
I’ve watched too many mafia movies :-)