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Iredell County Sheriff Warns Of New Financial Scam: Tips To Avoid
Iredell County residents and anyone receiving advance child tax credits should be on guard against potential scammers, ICSO said.

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Iredell County residents and anyone receiving advance child tax credits should be on guard against potential scammers, ICSO said.

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