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(AP) — Leaders of a northwestern North Carolina church say cybercriminals stole nearly $800,000 that the congregation spent years raising to build a new sanctuary that's supposed to be completed in a few months. It happened in November when Elkin Valley Baptist Church received an email Fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida; 25 arrested 01/26/2023 07:41pm • MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities in Florida have charged 25 people with participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment. Recently unsealed federal grand jury indictments allege the defendants took part in a scam that Should You Use a Loan to Pay Your Tax Bill? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • As the tax deadline draws near, one of your biggest worries may be owing money to Uncle Sam. The IRS reported that, as of about a month after last year's filing deadline, 30.5 million tax returns ended up with a balance due for their 2021 taxes. "If you owe money in taxes and find yourself short on Beware of scammers impersonating Prince George’s Co. sheriff’s deputies 01/26/2023 07:36am • The sheriff's office in Prince George's County, Maryland, is warning people of a recent phone scam involving calls with scammers impersonating deputies. The callers are claiming to be from the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff and are using internal office phone numbers, according to a Tax season already? Some tips for avoiding stress and scams 01/25/2023 02:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — For many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that's often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible. 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