Recently, a New Jersey woman was sentenced for her involvement in an infamous GoFundMe scam. The saga is a good reminder that you should take
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Watch Out For Stimulus Check Scams And Related Hoaxes
Ugh. The ink is barely dry on the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” – and scammers are already coming up with schemes
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Social Security Warns On New Texting Scam
Scammers aren’t just relying on robocalls and voice mails to reach potential victims: they’re now texting. The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, recently issued a
Read MoreID Thieves Are Emailing Fake Tax Forms To Taxpayers
Don’t be fooled: it’s not just Social Security Administration (SSA) scams making the rounds. Tax scam emails are flying fast and furious as well. I’ve gotten a
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IRS To Taxpayers: Be On The Lookout For New SSN Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a Social Security number (SSN) scam currently making the rounds. As part of the scam, thieves may call—often
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IRS Warns On New Phone Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about a new twist on the old IRS impersonation phone scam. In this version of the scam,
Read MoreKey Players In GoFundMe Scam Take Plea In Scheme To Defraud Donors
It was the stuff of TV movies: A heartwarming tale of a good Samaritan who helped a young woman out of a jam. Eventually, allegations
Read MoreHow To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, Scams, And Fraud
The more you know about how to protect yourself, the better chance you have to not be a victim. Here are 13 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft, scams, and fraud:
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I Received A Bogus IRS Email, Too: What To Do If It Happens To You
I did a double take this morning. I was scrolling through my inbox and ran across an email allegedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Read MoreHomeless Man GoFundMe Story: It Was All A Scam
(Author’s note: While it had been reported that Bobbitt was involved, his alleged role in the scam wasn’t initially clear. I waited for the prosecutor’s official
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