Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter scam is when a scammer lies and pretends to be someone they’re not to trick you into giving them money, access to your financial accounts or your personal information,” according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Must Read These scams are also getting more sophisticated, as criminals discover ways to ...