New Caution About Identity Theft
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Posted: 7:56 AM Jul 14, 2008
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The IRS is warning about a rash of identity theft scams.

The most common is said to involve tax refunds and the economic stimulus payments. The IRS says people are getting e-mails saying they must supply personal information to get their money. Another scam says the IRS is updating its files and people who don't respond risk more taxes. Those who comply will supposedly get nominal tax refunds.

Even entire companies are being targeted. The IRS says e-mails are asking companies to download an IRS report on the firm. The report includes software that can hijack the company's hard drive, giving the scammer remote access.

The IRS says almost 700 attempted incidents of identity theft were reported in May and June, and some 1,600 so far this year.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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I changed my answering service message. I now have "Please leave your name and # and I will call you back" I don't have my name on my answering service. This will cut out the unwanted calls.
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