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IRS warns against scams targeting older adults and the elderly
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 1 day agoThe scammers aim to steal sensitive personal information and money by posing as representatives from...
IRS warns of scams targeting seniors
KATC 3 Lafayette· 2 days agoAs part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of...
Major IRS 'Payment Due' glitch discovered
Consumer Affairs· 2 days agoIf you received a notice of a “balance due” from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and you’re sure you paid everything you owe, you can probably breathe...
FBI warning about growing number of elder fraud cases
WTHR Indianapolis· 4 hours agoThe FBI is highlighting the growing number of elder fraud cases ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the FBI, there have already been $1.6 billion in losses from January to ...
IRS commissioner, in Mass. visit, warns of growing threat from AI scams - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 2 days agoTax experts have also seen an increase in fake social media campaigns offering enticingly high...
Why it’s challenging to prosecute certain elder fraud cases - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 52 minutes agoScams targeting older adults are becoming increasingly common, and if scammers get caught, prosecuting those cases brings a distinct set of challenges, according to two attorneys in the U.S.
'You're done speaking to this nice lady': Officer and Good Samaritan stop scam
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 2 hours ago“As I approached the ATM, the lady was standing here, frantically with a bunch of money, putting 100...
Widespread Vishing Effort Impersonates CISA Staff
Dark Reading· 10 hours agoThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert this week warning that malicious actors have been making phone calls...
St. Landry Parish seniors warned about scammers impersonating government agencies
KADN· 2 days agoThere is a warning in Acadiana about the latest phone scam targeting seniors. The St. Landry Parish...
Opinion | It’s All Close Enough for Government Work
The Wall Street Journal· 1 day agoIt’s much easier to get elected promising to distribute what others produce.