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CNBC is looking for an individual who has had or is having an issue with evading their taxes. We wish to interview someone who had been caught and has had a civil judgement against them. We would like to do this interview today, Wednesday, March 30th. If you are interested, contact americantaxcheat@cnbc.com.
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I’ve been advised that the interview will be in shadow/anonymous.
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