Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
Wydeven: Scam artists target homeowners already facing challenges
Scammers use sophisticated techniques to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners experiencing financial hardship.
Filing this tax claim could cost you a $5,000 fine and jail time, IRS warns
The IRS reviews suspicious claims and sends letters to filers asking for additional verification for any claims — including withholdings. Claims deemed fraudulent can result in penalties of $5,000 for ...
Just lost your job? Watch out for the con artists who target people who are out of work
Many people looking for a job post their resume on job search sites or social media apps. But con artists use that ...
Scam alert: This is how thieves might try to steal your tax refund or other money
The IRS just released its “dirty dozen,” an annual list of the top 12 ways tax filers could get ripped off. It also lists ...
Con artists using new scam posing as law enforcement agencies
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There is a new scam being used by con artists to try and get you to give money. The Grovetown ...
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Bisbee warns residents of scam involving ransom for fake kidnappings
Bisbee residents are being scammed via phone by people claiming to be affiliated with Mexican drug cartels.
Darien resident loses $25,000 to cybersecurity scammers, police say
Police say the Darien resident was notified online that his computer had been compromised, and it would cost $25,000 to fix ...
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Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million
The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail ...