Tax Pros Urged to Use Multi-factor Authentication
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With security incidents on the rise, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are urging tax professionals and taxpayers to use a special …
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IRS Security Summit Announces Summer Campaign to Raise Awareness About Identity Theft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Continuing an effort to battle tax-related identity theft, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry announced this week that the annual campaign to raise awareness …
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Tax Scams: Use Caution with Email, Social Media and Phones Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has continued its “Dirty Dozen” scam series with a warning to taxpayers to watch out for unexpected schemes in the form of emails, …
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IRS Shares “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service this week began its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2021 with a warning for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be on the …
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Fraud and Identity Theft Case
CHALFONT, PA — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kevin Arnase Campbell, a 44-year-old male from Ardmore, PA. Campbell is charged with Access Device Fraud, Identity Theft, …
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Oxford PD Asking for Help Identifying Alleged Credit Card Fraud Suspect
OXFORD, PA — The Oxford Borough Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify an unknown male in questioning for felony credit card fraud in the 200 block …
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Business Credit Scores: 6 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Do you have a side hustle you’re looking to grow? Are you a small-business owner wondering if you should use your personal credit for your business? Before you do, consider …
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Smart Home Monitoring Company Will Pay $20 Million to Settle FTC Charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Smart home security and monitoring company Vivint Smart Homes Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the Utah-based firm misused …
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IRS Warns University Students and Staff of Impersonation Email Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service this week warned of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who have “.edu” email …
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Attorney Sentenced to 11-23 Years for Defrauding & Stealing from Clients and Family
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney announced that Joshua Janis, age 40, of New Jersey, was sentenced by Judge Patrick Carmody to 11-23 years in prison for …
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