I consider myself pretty savvy when it comes to protecting my personal data. But last year I nearly fell for a phone scam from someone purporting to be an IRS agent. In my own defense, it was an impressively creative scam. It was also a reminder that there is no limit to the ingenuity thieves will employ in their quest to steal nuggets of personal information.  

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