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Tax Time and Cybercrime: Scams to Watch Out For

February 22, 2019

Via: FindLaw

Millions of us have gotten our W-2s and we’re getting ready to file our taxes. We may be worried about how much we owe, or excited to get our return. The only problem? Scammers know this, and are ready, willing, and able to take advantage of unsuspecting tax payers.

Whether it’s impersonating the IRS or impersonating you, cybercriminals will be active this tax season. So here’s how to stay safe.

The IRS Is Calling…

For years now, the biggest scam in Internal Revenue Service history has been criminals calling citizens and telling them they owe back taxes, all while pretending to be the IRS.

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