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CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A Cedar Springs woman lost thousands of dollars and revealed key personal details after she received a message on social media…
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PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — County and state officials are warning locals to be on the lookout for a new scam targeting homeowners. The South Dakota…
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(WCMH) — Many people who use Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App were stunned to learn that the IRS now wants to know about large transactions.…
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Special Agent in Charge for IRS Criminal Investigations for the IRS Denver Field Office Andy Tsui spoke to KGVO News this week on how to…
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The IRS is sending a lot of letters this tax season to Americans, and the newest one to confuse people is the IRS Notice CP80.…
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