IRS warns of biggest tax scam ever
The sophisticated phone scam has hit victims in every state, tax officials say. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must pay using a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. The scammers threaten those who refuse to pay with arrest, deportation or loss of a business or driver s license.
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If you owe federal taxes, or think you may owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS directly at 1 800 829 1040.
If you don t owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury inspector general of tax administration at 1 800 366 4484.
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