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New Tax Scam Targets Potential Recipients of Advance Child Tax Credit

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert, warning taxpayers about a new scam targeting potential recipients of the Advance Child Tax Credit. The scam occurs when a taxpayer receives a telephone call from a person who promises to speed up the payment of the Advance Child Tax Credit checks. The catch is the taxpayer must agree to a $39.99 charge to a credit card. The IRS reminds taxpayers that no person or organization can speed up the payment of tax benefits. Read more...

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