Module 3, Page 4 – Government Impersonation Scam Awareness. What to do if someone pretends to be IRS or Police. – Quizz 1

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The IRS calls and says you’ll be arrested unless you pay now. What should you do?

Send a payment right away Hang up and report the call

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