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Tax ID theft a growing scam: How to protect yourself CBS News (CBS News) As millions of Americans prepare to file their taxes, scammers are out looking to steal their identities, and more importantly their refunds. Officials say it's a fast growing form of fraud that's affecting many people, and the U.S. Treasury ... See all stories on this topic »

"Fake" tax-scam movie won film award Boing Boing When British authorities began to suspect that a movie production was in fact a massive tax scam, the producers were forced to cover their tracks by actually making the movie. It even won an award from the 2012 Las Vegas Film Festival; an award only ... See all stories on this topic » Boing Boing

Beware of traffic ticket scam phone calls, Oregon State Police warn OregonLive.com SALEM — Oregon State Police says troopers don't call you, demanding payment for traffic tickets. Police say scammers claiming to be with the OSP have been placing recorded phone calls to some people in Oregon. The calls may begin with a siren sound. See all stories on this topic »

Fake-check scam attempted in New Providence, police report Independent Press - NJ.com NEW PROVIDENCE — On March 16, a resident of Lavina Court reported that a prospective customer attempted to defraud her of nearly $1,200 as part of a common "overpayment scam," police said. The customer placed a Mary Kay order for about $500 and ... See all stories on this topic »

KSP warns of new phishing phone scam targeting Etown area WHAS 11.com (subscription) The scam is an automated call and victims will hear a recorded voice stating their bank debit card has been canceled. Victims will receive another call later from a live person asking for victims' 16 digit card number and their pin number. According to ... See all stories on this topic » WHAS 11.com (subscription)

Prison investigator says senator threat a scam Houston Chronicle "Once we started investigating, we found it basically was a scam he was working to try to get a bunch of ridiculous things for himself," Toney said. "And we found he was the one actually trying to get other people interested so he could get them in ... See all stories on this topic »

Sullivan authorities probe possible paving scam TriCities.com No further information is being released at this time concerning this case which is still under investigation and charges are pending. However, the sheriff's office reminds residents to be aware of home improvement scams like this one. These types of ... See all stories on this topic »

AG's office sues over martial arts scam The State Journal-Register The state attorney general's office has filed suit against a Virginia man accused in a mixed martial arts scam involving events that never took place. John Dickerson of Virginia got Springfield area businesses and residents to pay for sponsorships and ... See all stories on this topic »

Electrical company contractors busted in $200000 labor scam New York Daily News The owners of an electrical company renovating CUNY and NYCHA buildings got zapped for allegedly screwing workers out of $200,000 in wages. Staten Island's Ronald Bartiromo and Raymond D'Auria were arrested on four charges, including grand ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Lottery Scam Bill passed - Bunting promises early prosecutions Jamaica Observer THE Anti-Lottery Scam Bill finally completed the parliamentary circuit in the House of Representatives yesterday and immediately Peter Bunting promised early prosecution of scammers who have been destroying people's lives and damaging Jamaica's name ... See all stories on this topic »

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