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(VIDEO) Scam Watch: Scams Targeting American Taxpayers

Jun 15, 2017 Columns

In increasing numbers, Americans are losing money and personal information to tax scams and fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS) communications. These thieves are striking year-round using multiple methods – postal mail, telephone, social media, text messaging, fax and email - to set up their victims.

Issues:
Credit Card Scams, Identity Theft, Internet Fraud, Phishing Emails, Phone Scams, Tax Fraud

The IRS is Becoming a Reliable Friend of Identity Thieves

Apr 8, 2016 Columns
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Tax Season is Identity Theft Season

Mar 11, 2016 Columns
Each year, around this time many Americans await their annual federal tax refund. The overpayment is a welcome return of dollars back in our pockets and our bank accounts.

The Grandparent Scam Could Cost You

Mar 4, 2016 Columns
Mary woke up before dawn to the sounds of a ringing phone. She put on her glasses and fear filled her mind, as she knew no good news could come from the dialing end of such an early morning call.