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    The IRS warns of a new email scam asking recipients to provide personal information or fill out and return an attached tax form. The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about taxes and any email claiming to be from the IRS should be treated with caution. If you receive a suspicious email, do not click any links or open attachments which could download malware. You should also scan your computer for viruses and monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity.

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    The IRS warns of a new email scam asking recipients to provide personal information or fill out and return an attached tax form. The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about taxes and any email claiming to be from the IRS should be treated with caution. If you receive a suspicious email, do not click any links or open attachments which could download malware. You should also scan your computer for viruses and monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity.

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    #280 BBB 02-26-09 Monthly Disk 17

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    The IRS warns of a new email scam asking recipients to provide personal information or fill out and return an attached tax form. The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about taxes and any email claiming to be from the IRS should be treated with caution. If you receive a suspicious email, do not click any links or open attachments which could download malware. You should also scan your computer for viruses and monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity.

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