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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its annual report to Congress, featuring recommendations that focus on the prevention of identity theft and refund fraud.
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THORNBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department received a theft complaint from the Giant Food Store, 1393 Dilworthtown Crossing, Thornbury Twp., Chester County, on Thursday, May 21, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $220,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the Wisconsin-based retailer violated the Fair Credit …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to guard against tax fraud and other related financial scams related to COVID-19.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney William M. McSwain and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a warning to Pennsylvanians to be alert to fraudsters using stolen identities to try …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Active duty servicemembers are 76 percent more likely than other adults to report that an identity thief misused existing accounts, such as a bank account or credit …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners are urging tax professionals to take additional security steps immediately to protect taxpayer data as more practitioners telework …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians should take steps to protect themselves from phishing scams that are targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain is warning the public about the growing number and variety of fraud schemes associated with the coronavirus. He offered guidance to help …
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