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FTC Warns Taxpayers About Stimulus Fraud

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While there’s a lot we don’t know, we do know a few things about what scammers do when this kind of uncertainty is in the headlines,” wrote by Jennifer Leach, associate director of FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education, on the agency’s blog. Consumers who spot a scam should contact the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.

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Bitcoin Daily: TV Show Creator Sues Facebook For Bitcoin Ad Scam; Vancouver Cracks Down On Bitcoin ATMs

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Dutch billionaire John de Mol, who created the reality TV program “Big Brother,” is suing Facebook for allowing fake ads which used his name and image to commit bitcoin-related fraud that swindled 1.7 De Mol’s lawyers accuse the social media giant of failing to prevent the ads, as well as not responding fast enough to complaints.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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For instance, accountants may specialize in serving nonprofits, manufacturers, restaurants , or dental offices. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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