- The IRS warns taxpayers every year to beware of a long list of tax scams.
- This year, identity thieves are up to the same tricks, but with a new twist.
- Scammers file a fake tax return, deposit the fraudulent tax refund into your own bank account — and then call to collect.
Tax scammers are a creative bunch.
The IRS keeps track of the most common tax-related crimes, and the list is long and varied. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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See Also:
- All 50 states ranked for identity theft and credit card fraud, from most at risk to the least
- Here’s how your tax bracket will change in 2018
- Last year my tax refund was stolen — here’s what you should do so it doesn’t happen to you
SEE ALSO: It’s not too early to submit your tax return to the IRS — here’s what to expect this year
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