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IRS Warns On Tax Transcript Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 19, 2018November 10, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning about a new “tax transcript” scam. In the scam, taxpayers are tricked into opening emails that look like they are from the IRS—but they potentially carry malware.

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Money For Nothing: Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams Also Target Taxpayers

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 6, 2015January 12, 2022

I won the lottery this week despite the fact that I didn’t buy a ticket. I found out that I won after the directors of

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Tax Scammers To The Left Of Me, Tax Schemers To The Right Of Me

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 28, 2014July 27, 2020

Tax scammers are at it again. Here’s what they’re trying now… and how to protect yourself.

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Phony Emails Purporting To Be From IRS Popping Up Again

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 29, 2013July 11, 2020

With tax season mostly wrapped up – save for a few hundred thousand returns on extension – spammers and schemers are at it again. In

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Watch For Tax Appeal Email Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 22, 2012June 8, 2020

‘Tis the season, folks. Expect more and more bogus emails in your inbox as tax season heats up. Scams to steal your identity and/or financial

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Bogus IRS Email Turns More Sophisticated

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 9, 2011

Here we go again. About two weeks ago, I reported that a new version of bogus IRS email was making the rounds with a notice

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