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FBI, FTC, & IRS: Beware of the Latest Scams!

Checks from the IRS arrived this month, unemployment insurance in weeks, and promises of more relief for seniors lies ahead. But do not think scammers are unaware. Scams are replicating faster than the coronavirus. As of late-March, the Secret Service, FBI and FTC began warning Americans to be on higher guard for scams targeting personal …

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File Your Taxes Early to Avoid Tax ID Theft

Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. Con artists are using the Social Security numbers of unsuspecting Americans to file phony tax returns and steal their refunds. How the Scam Works: You file your taxes as normal and expect a refund from the IRS. Instead, you get a written IRS notice saying that …

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