IRS warns of scams targeting seniors

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a new scam aimed at the senior community from people claiming to be government officials. The scam is targeting older adults and is causing the agency to lose millions of dollars to victims, according to a press release from the agency. The scam artists pose as IRS agents and other agencies and attempt to trick victims into sending them money using a variety of methods, including wire transfers and gift cards. “Scammers often target seniors, attempting to steal personal information through phone calls, emails or text messages by pretending to be from...

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