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IRS launches new website to fight tax fraud and scams

MONTANA – The IRS has introduced a new website aimed at combating tax fraud and scams, making it easier for individuals to report issues. The IRS stated that the new platform allows users to report suspected tax fraud, scams, or evasion directly. Additionally, individuals can report fake IRS emails or messages,

Scam centres 'destroying' Cambodia's economy, PM tells AFP

Scam centres 'destroying' Cambodia's economy, PM tells AFP

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name -- pushing back on allegations of government connivance. The nation has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running a multibillion-dollar fraud industry

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam in local community

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam in local community

GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. — The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is alerting residents about a phone scam that has become prevalent in the area. Scammers are impersonating deputies, claiming victims owe money for reasons like warrants or missed jury duty. The scammers request payments through gift cards or money

Powell County warns residents of Homeland Security scam calls

Powell County warns residents of Homeland Security scam calls

POWELL COUNTY, Mont. – The Powell County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a recent scam involving fraudsters impersonating U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials. An Ovando resident recently received such a call with a similar report from a Deer Lodge resident. The Sheriff's Office

Montana warns of scam texts impersonating Motor Vehicle Division

Montana warns of scam texts impersonating Motor Vehicle Division

HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages from scammers pretending to be the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Scammers use urgent messages with fake deadlines, threatening increased fees and vehicle registration suspension to pressure recipients into providing