Tag: IRS
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Fake IRS Texts Are Back — Here’s How to Spot the Scam
If you woke up this morning to a text from the IRS promising you a $1,400 stimulus check, you might want to take a second look. Because, spoiler alert: it’s not from the IRS. It’s from a scammer who wants your personal information.
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Why the IRS Doesn’t Call You (And How to Spot a Scam)
Here’s the scenario: you’re sipping your coffee, minding your own business, and your phone buzzes. The voice on the other end claims to be from the IRS. They say you owe thousands of dollars in back taxes and, if you don’t pay up immediately, the police will be at your door. Panic sets in. Could…