Fake Social Security Statement Scam Targets Your Computer
Fake Social Security statement emails are tricking people into downloading remote-access software. Here’s how the scam works, warning signs, and what to do.
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Can Someone Steal Your House? What You Should Know About Deed Fraud
Can someone steal your house? Learn how deed fraud works, who’s at risk, and how to protect your home from scammers and fraudulent property transfers.
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What Is a Casualty Loss? Taxes From A to Z®
Casualty and theft loss rules have changed significantly in recent years. Here’s what taxpayers need to know about disaster losses, scam-related theft losses, and the records needed to support a deduction.
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That “MyChart Medicare Kit” Is a Scam
Scammers are impersonating MyChart with fake Medicare kits, medical test results, and other phishing schemes. Here’s how to spot the scams and stay safe.
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Looking for a Job? Watch Out for Scammers
September is one of the busiest months for job hunting—it’s also a peak season for recruitment scams, according to cybersecurity experts at NordVPN. As workers who quit their jobs over the summer reenter the job market and students search for work as the new academic year begins, scammers have a larger pool of potential victims….
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What if the Call Is Coming From Inside the House?
At the climax of the 1979 film “When A Stranger Calls,” the family babysitter, played by Carol Kane, is told by the police that the terrorizing calls she’s receiving are coming from inside the house. While thinking about that scene, I couldn’t help but wonder about the IRS and its recent problems. What if the…
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The Increasing Importance of Data Security
As society does more online, data security matters more than ever. That includes your taxes and the IRS, too. In its annual report, the IRS identified $2.3 billion in tax fraud schemes in 2020. With the 2021 tax season underway, businesses and individuals need to pay attention. Are you protected from data security issues? On…
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Department Of State Sounds Warning On Business Forms
Normally, I don’t post about state-specific issues, but I am in this instance, and here’s why: when you read what this company is doing, it may well ring a bell even if you don’t live in Pennsylvania. That’s because these kinds of schemes know no geographic boundaries: you’ll find them all over the country. In…
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IRS Will Allow Taxpayers To Opt-In To IP PIN Program
Beginning in January 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be expanding the voluntary Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program. What Is An IP PIN? An IP PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent tax refund fraud on federal income tax returns. An IP PIN helps the IRS to verify…
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7 Reasons Not To Engage With Scammers, No Matter What Your Friends On Facebook Tell You
Earlier this week, I received complaints that our law firm was dialing random numbers. We followed up with our phone company and were advised that scammers were most likely masking or spoofing our number. The phone company filed a complaint with the authorities and advised us to report any further activity. Of course, we aren’t…
