Many an I.R.S. public service announcement

SCAMALERT

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "Warning about fraudulent schemes, in short." This hint: - Guides the solver toward the idea of fraud (scams) and warnings (alerts). - Uses "in short" to suggest a compound or abbreviated form. - Avoids repeating the original clue while making the answer more accessible."

The clue "Many an I.R.S. public service announcement" leads to the answer "SCAMALERT" through the following breakdown: 1. I.R.S. Context: The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) frequently warns the public about tax-related frauds and deceptive schemes, often referred to as scams. 2.