New York Sues H&R Block Over Alleged Investment Fraud

by Jim Zarroli, NPR

The giant tax-preparation company H&R Block is being accused of fraudulently marketing a money-losing investment retirement account to its customers. The allegations are included in a complaint filed Wednesday by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who is suing the company for $250 billion.

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• Morning Edition, March 16, 2006