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Monday, December 17, 2018It is the type of thing that will take the joy your of your Christmas. Just in time for the Holiday Season, AARP’s top 6 Holiday Season scams: 1. Gift Card Scams 2. Fake Retail Websites 3. Donation Scams READ MORE >>
Friday, July 13, 2018
Scammers are increasingly targeting lawyers by sending forged emails to law firms, their clients and/or to financial institutions, instructing that funds be wired to accounts controlled by the scammers. The scam typically involves a compromised email account (which can be the lawyer’s, th... READ MORE >>
Friday, July 13, 2018AARP recently posted an article on phone scams that you do not even have to answer the phone to be a Victim, Most telephone scammers rely on talk, getting you to pick up the phone so they can give their impersonations of IRS agents, noble fundraisers, tech-support saviors or grandkids in need. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 9, 2017AARP has published a list of scams that directly impact veterans: Benefits Scams Benefits buyout scam: Scammers offer an upfront payment of cash in exchange for a veteran's future disability or pension payments. These buyouts are typically a fraction of the value of the benefit. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 25, 2017The BBB 2016 Scam report details the types of scams that are currently happening and who is most at risk for the different types of scams. As you look at the list below whether you are an attorney, accountant, have a business or an individual being aware of these scams will help you avoid falling into these traps. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 20, 2017As if tax time weren’t tough enough, scammers are doubling down efforts to steal more of your hard-earned money. According to the Internal Revenue Service, there’s a spike in online tax scams and an aggressive phone scam is making the rounds again, too. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 9, 2017IRS YouTube Videos
Tax Scams: English | Spanish | ASL
Podcasts: English | Spanish
IR-2015-26, Feb. 9, 2015
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up the 2015 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams today with a warning to taxpayers ab... READ MORE >>
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