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Sonoma County scammers promise property tax relief with fake ‘1098-SR’ form

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Times Bay AreaPublished August 25, 2026Updated August 25, 2026English

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Sonoma County scammers promise property tax relief with fake ‘1098-SR’ form
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Sonoma County officials are warning seniors and other property owners about a tax scam spreading online and by phone that falsely claims people can reduce or freeze their property taxes by filing a nonexistent federal form. In a statement Thursday, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto and County Auditor Erick Roeser said the scam promotes […] The post Sonoma County scammers promise property

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