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It's Almost Tax Season. Here Are the Scams the IRS Says to Watch Out for
Tax season is only a couple of weeks away — the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns on Feb. 12 and they want you to be aware of scammers. Filing your taxes early may get you a refund faster, but it also puts you ahead of the criminals. Stolen identity refund fraud happens when…
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An IRS Expert Explains How to Avoid Tax Scams
The IRS’ criminal investigation division shared some of the tax scams you need to watch out for.
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IRS Warns Over New Wave of COVID Scams
The IRS in Boston is warning taxpayers about a new wave of coronavirus related scams as stimulus payments are being delivered.
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Warning: Don't Fall Victim to These Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
People are making false advertisements about coronavirus vaccines, warns Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. If you receive a suspicious phone call or email about the vaccine, Healey’s consumer hotline at 617-727-8400 or file a complaint online.
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Watch Out for These COVID Vaccine Scams, NH Prosecutors Warn
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines has begun and scammers may already be trying to target vulnerable people, officials in New Hampshire warn. Residents in the Granite State are being urged by Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald not to take phone calls or open or engage in emails from those purporting to be consumers of COVID-19 vaccinations. “Due to high demand…
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‘Tis The Season… For Scams
Pets, gaming consoles and even the promise of COVID-19 vaccine are being used as bait in the most common scams this holiday season.
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How to Avoid Online Puppy Scams
Would-be dog owners, watch out. Scams offering docs and cats have doubled in the last year, according to the Better Business Bureau
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People Who Turned to Upwork to Find Freelance Gigs Say They've Lost Thousands of Dollars to Scams
An elaborate and updated version of a classic check scam has found renewed life on freelancing platforms.
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Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Text Scams, Authorities Warn
Scammers pretending to be coronavirus contact tracers are sending text messages to warn people they’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and need to click a link to learn more.
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Scammers Are Trying to Take Advantage of the Coronavirus Pandemic, NH Officials Warn
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials in New Hampshire are urging all residents to be vigilant and to protect themselves against scammers. In the last few weeks, scammers have been ramping up their efforts to gain access to the personal information of older adults across the country, including in New Hampshire, according to Attorney General Gordon MacDonald. Some of the scams…
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Fraudsters Blast Consumers With Stimulus Check Scams
Scam artists are up to their old tricks, but with a new twist: exploiting confusion around the government’s stimulus check program to defraud people to give up banking and personal information.
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Here's How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams
Concerns over the spread of the coronavirus have resulted in scammers using fake cures, counterfeit products, phishing emails and false online fundraisers to get their hands on people’s money and personal information.
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Beware of Coronavirus-Related Scams
Scammers are hoping to cash in on the fear and uncertainty surrounding coronavirus.
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How to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying a Puppy
Thinking about getting a puppy? Here are the best ways to avoid getting scammed.
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Tax Scams Are in Full Swing. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Tax season is in full swing — and that means it’s hunting time for scam artists hoping to rip off taxpayers.
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Imposter Scams Employ New Tech to Target Retirees' Savings
Across the nation, crimes of fraud targeting senior citizens are on the rise, and many of the attempts have become more advanced through the use of new technologies. In 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported that imposter scams, which involve impersonating a person or an entity, were the most common type of fraud in the United States. Reports have almost doubled since...