Every year during tax season, tax refund scams become one of the most popular ways for fraudsters to steal money and victims’ identities. Fraudsters prey on the stress of paying taxes or talking to the IRS to steal sensitive information and file fraudulent tax returns. HOW TO IDENTIFY THREAT: The fraudster will contact a victim […]
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CFPB: Five ways to recognize a Social Security scam. From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau By Erin Scheithe – FEB 18, 2020 In July, we reported on a rise in scam attempts where Social Security beneficiaries were being asked to pay to reactivate, protect, or restore their benefits. Currently, Social Security scams are the […]
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From the Federal Trade Commission February 13, 2020 by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education Looking for ways to protect your identity? Two options to consider are fraud alerts and credit freezes. But what’s the difference? A fraud alert makes companies verify your identity before granting new credit in your name. Usually, that means calling […]
