The attorney general is warning people to watch out for ever-changing IRS scams. There have been new developments recently in the makeup of the scam, as those behind it have made it more complicated …
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The attorney general is warning people to watch out for ever-changing IRS scams.
There have been new developments recently in the makeup of the scam, as those behind it have made it more complicated and real than ever.
“Just when we are on to the scam and alert consumers what to look for, these outfits change up the game and, as a result, people are more likely to fall for it,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin.
The original IRS scam is described below:
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However, the “IRS scam” has morphed and developed to include these changes:
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In response, Mr. Kilmartin issued this statement: “If someone calls claiming to be from the IRS, simply hang up. If you receive a voicemail from someone claiming to be from the IRS, do not call them back. These criminals prey on the honest nature of citizens. With these outfits operating outside the reach and jurisdiction of traditional law enforcement, the best chance to stop it is through consumer education. Consumers are on the front line of this scam, and they are our best weapon to end it by hanging up the telephone.”
He also listed steps for those who receive a call from the scammers.
Finally, Mr. Kilmartin also offers some additional tips from the IRS: