Darknet Diaries

Ep 26: IRS

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Nov 15, 2018
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INSIGHT

IRS Attracts Criminals

  • The IRS, handling $3 trillion annually, attracts criminals.
  • Budget cuts, staff shortages, and outdated systems create vulnerabilities.
ANECDOTE

Michael Caspar's Tax Fraud Discovery

  • Michael Caspar discovered tax fraud when the IRS told him he'd already filed.
  • He received a refund check, but it was deposited into someone else's account.
ANECDOTE

Michael's Investigation

  • Michael, frustrated with the IRS, investigated the fraud himself.
  • He contacted the bank and police, leading to the money mule's arrest.
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