My Mother's Maiden Name Is Cumberbatch (And Other Lies I Tell For The Sake Of Security)
One of the best ways to protect yourself against identity theft is by lying. Here’s what you need to know.
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Phishing For Compliments: Smart Gift-Giving & Avoiding Scams On Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest shopping holidays in the United States. Chances are that if you haven’t bought something by now, you’re scrambling likely on the internet. Unfortunately, that could put you (and your mom) at risk for identity theft. Here’s what you need to know
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Indian Police Allege IRS, FBI, Other Law Enforcement Not Interested In Phone Scam Arrests
Taxpayers across the country breathed a sigh of relief after the arrest of Sagar Thakkar, the man accused of being the mastermind behind those Internal Revenue Service (IRS) phone scams. Now, however, Indian police allege that American authorities don’t have interest in the case.
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Police Arrest Alleged Mastermind Of Multi-Million Dollar IRS Phone Scam
A 24 year old Indian man has been accused of being the mastermind behind those Internal Revenue Service (IRS) phone scams. Indian police have arrested Sagar Thakkar, claiming that he managed the scam in which callers posing as IRS agents tricked taxpayers into paying out millions.
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Don't Fall For Last Minute Tax Refund & Phishing Scams
With the tax deadline just one month away, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers and tax professionals about a round of phishing scams.
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IRS 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams For 2017 Include ID Theft & Bogus Refunds
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues a list of common tax schemes and scams they call the “Dirty Dozen.” Taxpayers can fall victim to these scams at any time but they tend to peak during tax filing season. Here’s a summary of this year’s “Dirty Dozen.”
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IRS Issues Urgent Alert As W-2 Phishing Scam Spreads During Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an urgent alert to all employers that the form W-2 email phishing scam is now targeting school districts, tribal organizations, and nonprofits. Previously, the scammers had been focusing their energies on for-profit corporations.
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Answering One Simple Question Could Make You A Victim In Latest Scam
For years, scammers posing as agents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have been targeting taxpayers. Another scam making the rounds this year highlights the danger of responding to those calls – by answering one simple question, you can be at risk.
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IRS Warns Again On Payroll Scam As Tax Season Begins
Be on the lookout for an email scam focusing on payroll records. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been made aware that another email scam is making its way to taxpayers as tax season begins.
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IRS Issues Warning On New Scam Targeting Tax Professionals
The key to stopping scammers is staying one step ahead of the bad guys. That’s why the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), together with state tax agencies and tax industry partners, are warning tax professionals about a new scam this tax season. As part of the scam, cybercriminals are posing as clients soliciting services from tax…