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Why you should never use tax preparers who promise $1,000 in refunds: Here's how to shield yourself against accountant fraud and identity theft

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has warned Americans to be vigilant about a surge in scams as we enter tax season, and we have tips on how to prevent them. According to the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit, tax preparers and refund schemes that lure in victims with false promises of high returns are among the tax crimes that tend to rise at this time of year. Scammers can also use a victim's social security number in order to file a return and steal their refund, or simply impersonate an IRS employee.

With a mask rule in place, Comic Con is back to New York City

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 7, 2022
Despite a mask policy that is still in place at the festival, the New York City Comic Con is back and is forecast to have higher attendance levels than the previous two years. Between October 6 and October 9, an estimated 200,000 people will attend the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. 'We've changed the COVID-19 situation, we've decided to demand approved face coverings for all participants indoors at all times.' However, no proof of vaccination nor evidence of negative tests is needed.