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16 August 2026

FBI seeks truck drivers nationwide who may be victims in 54-count tax fraud case

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FBI seeks truck drivers nationwide who may be victims in 54-count tax fraud case

A Georgia tax preparer gained clients throughout the trucking industry through word-of-mouth referrals. Federal prosecutors claim that trust later exposed at least 26 people to an extensive tax scheme. Most identified clients worked as self-employed truck drivers who relied on her company for essential filings. The FBI now wants other potential victims to come forward. Diane Marie Poe, 62, owns Genuine Financial Services in Walton County, Georgia.

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