The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a new tax scam that they are dubbing the biggest tax scam they have ever seen. Thousands of Americans have already been taken for more than a million dollars. It begins with a telephone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS who is threatening arrest or other severe penalties unless you pay the amount you owe immediately. In some cases, follow-up calls and emails will be used as well.
For the full story and tips on how to protect yourself read, “IRS warns of biggest tax scam ever.”
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