Fake IRS Scam Sweeping U.S.  Fake IRS agents are calling taxpayers, claiming they owe taxes and insisting that they pay them with prepaid debit cards or wire transfers.  Stephen Chlemacher of the Associated Press reports that over 3000 people have fallen for the scam paying over $15 million.  One victim lost more than $500,000.  A Deputy Inspector from the Treasury Department told reporters that this is the largest most pervasive impersonation scam in the history of our agency.    

Utah To Post White Collar Felons On Registry:  The Utah Legislature has passed a bill that would put photographs, a physical description and criminal record of white-collar criminals on a state registry accessible to the public.  Ben Protess of The New York Times  reports that legislators are responding to a white collar crime epidemic in Utah that has cost unsuspecting investors hundreds of millions.  The registry would identify offenders convicted of securities fraud, mortgage fraud and money-laundering. For a first offense, an offender will appear on the site for 10 years. By the third offense, the offender's picture will live there permanently.  Utah's Governor has said he will sign the bill into law.