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Beware the Scam: A Tax Fraud Victim’s Story

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04 March 2025
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We’re starting to get emails and calls from taxpayers who have listened to our podcast, and they’re sharing situations they faced. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, host Ray Davis speaks with Tom O’Saben, Enrolled Agent, CTEC board member and Governmental Relations expert with the National Association of Tax Professionals, and Rebecca Landeros with the Franchise Tax Board Tax Preparer Enforcement Team, to share the real-life story of a tax fraud victim. 

Ray, Tom, and Rebecca break down all aspects of the victim’s story, detailing the mistakes made along the way, and how you can avoid the same pitfalls. 

This episode is also available in Spanish with host Fernando Angell.For English, click here. For Spanish, click here.

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