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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media

The person that does get audited does not just get slapped on the hand. You could end up paying penalties and interest in addition to what you owe. In extreme cases, you could also be prosecuted. This tax season, take the time to vet any tax advice you're considering.
Law
Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The average tax scam victim loses $1,020 - and they're younger than you'd think

Tax scams are increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with 82% of Americans concerned about tax fraud, 23% having fallen victim, and average losses reaching $1,020.
New York Knicks
fromGothamist
5 months ago

Gov. Hochul warns of 'inflation refund' scams as New York sends out millions of checks

Eligible New Yorkers receive inflation refund checks without submitting personal information; scammers send fraudulent messages demanding bank or payment details.
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fromThe Local France
11 months ago

How to avoid scams and fake websites this French tax season

Emails from the tax authorities will only come from the domain @dgfip.finances.gouv.fr. Ignore any emails from different sources, especially if they contain errors.
France politics
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