Tag Archives: Scams

Tax Phone Scams Rank Second on IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2019

In the second installment of its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. … Continue reading

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FINRA Warns about Broker Imposter Scams

A few weeks ago the securities industry watchdog, FINRA, announced that it had received reports that scam artists had been calling the public and impersonating FINRA executes. This week, FINRA warned investors about a new scam: fraudsters who impersonate brokers … Continue reading

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Attorneys General Express Widespread Support for TRACED Act Reintroduced in the Senate to Stop Illegal Robocall Scams

By Pamela Garvie, Amy Carnevale, Andrew Glass, Gregory Blase, Joseph Wylie, Molly McGinley, and Hollee Watson Sen. John Thune (R-SD), member of the Senate Commerce Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, and Sen. … Continue reading

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IRS Releases Common 2019 Tax Scams to Be Aware Of

This time of year, beware of tax scams. To help businesses and taxpayers prepare for the federal tax filing deadline next month, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is releasing information on 12 common tax scams to be aware of … Continue reading

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Scams Targeting Your Social Security Number

Scams Targeting Your Social Security Number The following is a warning from the Federal Trade Commission: Good afternoon, Today, the Bureau’s Office for Older Americans is forwarding an email about scams targeting your Social Security number. The email was sent … Continue reading

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