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TAX SEASON PRIME TIME FOR SCAMS

Experts warn of increased tax scams this year, as the annual tax deadline approaches on April 15.
Recent IRS workforce reductions impacting thousands of positions created public uncertainty that scammers will exploit.
Scammers may impersonate the IRS through emails, texts, calls, and social media, promising new filing methods.
Ethical hacker Dave Chronister stated, uncertainty can be used by social engineers; Chris Pierson noted reduced oversight.
The IRS advises taxpayers to use a six-digit identity protection PIN and consider freezing their credit.

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NYS AG warns New Yorkers to beware of tax scams

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James is issuing a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to avoid falling victim to scams ahead of Tax Day on April 15. Common tax scam tactics to be on the lookout for include: • Fraudsters who claim you owe past tax debts and insist that you pay using a prepaid credit card or gift card. Legitimate government officials and agencies do not seek to collect debts through these means. • Being told in a phone…

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ARCA Communiqué: The Warning All Taxpayers Must Consider From Now on

The Agency for Revenue and Customs Control (ARCA) issued an important warning to all taxpayers, especially the monotributists, about new and sophisticated forms of tax scams. It is essential that all taxpayers be aware of these warnings in order to protect their personal information and avoid possible economic damage.What are ARCA's warnings about?ARCA detected an increase in misleading maneuvers where cybercriminals impersonate the entity throu…

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AG Warns Tax Filers of Possible Scams - Long Island Life & Politics

Qualifying Taxpayers May Be Eligible to File for Free By Cooper Smith New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert advising New Yorkers to be wary about common tax preparation scams and [...] The post AG Warns Tax Filers of Possible Scams appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.

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