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The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an increase in identity theft cases in the area.

Taxpayers found to be committing fraud may be subject to penalties including payment of taxes owed plus interest, fines and jail time.

Taxpayers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone.

Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to unleash a whole new set of scams.

The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments.

Cheyenne's first female mayor is functioning in the red when it comes to paying her taxes.

The person is told they will be arrested unless immediate payment is made either via a cashier's check or a Green Dot debit card.

Nancy Pelosi said the House would begin passing individual bills this week that would reopen federal agencies, starting with the Treasury Department to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds .

Some of the calls spoof the IRS toll-free number to appear to be legitimate.

Some of the scams are well executed and sound very realistic.