"APD said the scammers will call, text or e-mail victims and tell them the Social Security Administration is changing their Social Security number," KALB reported in April of 2023. "They will then instruct the victims to tell the scammers what their Social Security number is so that the ...
Another classic scam has resurfaced in the Nutmeg State and it has residents on high-alert. Credit card skimmers have recently been spotted by local law enforcement. On Tuesdsay May 7, 2024 theBerlin, Connecticut Police Departmentissued the following statement to the public: "Skimmer alert! If ...
In one scenario, for which the IRS has already sent several warnings, a scammer will use your Social Security number to file a tax return in your name and then claim the refund. The biggest red flag in this scam is being pressured to act quickly. In actuality, the IRS will give you t...
New Year, New Scams – Health product scam campaigns abusing cheap TLDsIn recent months, we’ve noticed an increased number of high-volume health product campaigns that exploit cheap top-level domains (TLDs), reaching up to 60% of a TLD’s daily domain registrations. This blog looks at ...
The Wisconsin Dells Police Department is warning of a new phishing scam being reported in the area. Here's how it works and how it differs from others.
Script of a Scam New Hoax Targets Those on Medicare, Social Security
AMERICANS LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK OWN 60% OF CREDIT CARD DEBT: SURVEY Keep more of your benefits in these states More Social Security recipients may owe taxes on their benefits for the first time this tax season, according to the Senior Citizens League (TSCL). In fact, 23% of survey ...
In one scenario, for which the IRS has already sent several warnings, a scammer will use your Social Security number to file a tax return in your name and then claim the refund. The biggest red flag in this scam is being pressured to act quickly. In actuality, the IRS will give you ...
Never share your Social Security number or other personally identifiable information that can be used to access your accounts with someone who does not need to know this information. Falling victim to such a scam can be a very embarrassing affair, if not a legal nightmare. Scammers prey on ou...
Never give your Social Security number or other personal or financial information to anyone online. It's one of the most common ways to be scammed. Tips to Avoid Tax Scam Canva The IRS Will Not Call You Hang up or ignore all calls, emails, and text messages from people or organizations ...