The stress of tax season is no longer upon us. For most of us, a break from thinking about looming returns and W-2s is more than welcome. But the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would like your attention for one more important message: The agency issued a new warning to all Americans this month. It’s something you should pay attention to now—well before the next tax season. Read on to find out what the agency is asking you to keep an eye out for, and how to keep yourself safe.
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Scams have become an unfortunate part of everyday life, as most of us regularly field annoying robocalls, phishing emails, and “smishing” texts. Last week, the Abermarle County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a new phone scam, where victims are targeted and told they owe a fine after failing to appear for jury duty.
But while fraudsters have become bold enough to call you directly, they also have sneakier tricks and tactics up their sleeves, particularly when it comes to your finances. The IRS addresses these common schemes annually in its “Dirty Dozen” scam list, outlining potential risk factors and how you can keep yourself safe. Now, the tax agency says you need to be aware of a scam that’s becoming more and more common.
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