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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
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Kate Schubel

RARE PHOTOS: Irs back taxes scam call steals millions | Rare Historical Photos

Red corded phone dangling with shadow on white backdrop.

Once you hand over your financial information, a scammer can drain your bank account quickly. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates IRS imposters have stolen almost five million dollars in the last five years.

But there’s increased danger today as thieves pretending to be IRS agents work smarter, not harder. These con artists are targeting people like you with information they already know. 

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