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Trumbull police warn residents of phony IRS scam sweeping the nation

Trumbull police are warning residents about a phone scam that is sweeping the nation and has recently targeted people in the community. The scam consists of a caller who claims to work for the IRS.

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Oct 6, 2014, 9:45 PM

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