New Mexico woman pleads guilty to IRS impersonation fraud

Sandra Vega of Pecos, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to posing as an IRS agent between 2018 and March 2026, defrauding a victim of over $150,000 (over ₹1.4 crore). She convinced him he was owed a large IRS payment but required upfront fees, then spent the money on personal expenses. She faces up to 20 years in prison.