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UPDATED 23W AGO
Economy

Bipartisan Leaders Issue Tax Season Scam Alert

So far two outlets have covered this. None has a published lean yet.

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How each side told it

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WHO’S NAMED

No center outlet has covered this yet.

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Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them

Beyer and Schmitt were named together by 2 of 2 outlets. Counted by outlet.

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
D · VA-8 · REPRESENTATIVE

Representative Don Beyer noted that scammers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to make fraudulent communications appear credible.

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Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SENATOR

Senator Eric Schmitt urged Americans to use JEC tips to protect their personal information from impersonation during tax season.

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David Schweikert
R · AZ-1 · REPRESENTATIVE

Chairman David Schweikert warned taxpayers that the IRS will not contact citizens via social media or demand immediate payments.

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Timeline · 4 DAYS

When each side picked it up

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When each side picked it up. unrated: 2 articles, first thu 10:26 am.

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