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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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Massive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 21, 2013July 17, 2020

Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.

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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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Spammers Target Those Seeking Tax Refunds

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 12, 2013July 6, 2020

Ugh.Now that tax season is in full swing, the spammers and schemers are out in force. I received four emails today alone purporting to be

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IRS Issues Warning On Fake Web Site

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 26, 2012June 28, 2020

It’s not just the goblins and ghouls that you have to worry about this month. It’s the real bad guys: scammers and thieves. Just this

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Scammers Send More Bogus IRS Emails

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 26, 2012June 24, 2020

If you’re like me, you got slammed today with bogus emails claiming to be from the IRS. Most were the run of the mill “Federal

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Treasury Department Email Is A Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 24, 2012June 9, 2020

You have to give spammers and schemers credit for trying. They just won’t give up! This morning, my inbox was chock full of versions of

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You Can’t Get A Tax Refund For Buying Groceries & Other Helpful Advice

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 5, 2012June 8, 2020

I’ll be the first to admit that the Tax Code is filled with crazy acronyms – like FBAR, EITC, and AGI – and convoluted titles

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Police, IRS Consider Info Sharing As Tax Fraud Increases

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 29, 2012June 2, 2020

It’s March 29, do you know where your refund is? It’s possible that it’s in someone else’s mailbox. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated these days

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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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