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Don't sweat it'shred it!
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (62+ words) WSYX COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) ' Tax season is almost over, which means you probably have some leftover documents you'd like to get rid of. Don't let criminals get their hands on your personal information! Jenny Carlson, state director of AARP, explains…...
Surge of tax refund scams detected ahead of IRS deadline: What to watch for
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (359+ words) Related video above: Reports of scam texts are on the rise (NEXSTAR) " Experts are warning of a surge in scam websites created to take advantage of taxpayers trying to file their returns online before the deadline. A new report from…...
Oxford Firm Accused of Fake Tax Refund Scam - Derby Today
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (131+ words) Apr. 11, 2026 at 11: 07am An Oxford-based firm that posed as certified chartered accountants and submitted fake tax refund claims on behalf of their client, Yasir Badoume. The client of Welcome Accountancy, for whom the firm submitted the fraudulent tax refund claims. The…...
Your SIM, fraudsters control: How a "silent" cybercrime emptying bank accounts
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (509+ words) Imagine losing a mobile network for a few hours only to discover later that money in your bank account has been wiped out. This is not a technical glitch, but a growing cybercrime tactic, known as SIM swap fraud, which…...
New Rule May Add Surge of IRS Impostor Scams
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (201+ words) IRS impostor scams tend to spike during tax season, and a new change in how refunds are issued could create added confusion and opportunities for scammers. Starting this year, the IRS will only issue tax refunds electronically as the federal…...
Uncovering a Fake Tax Refund Factory - Chicago Today
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) How an unsuspecting victim got entangled in a web of fraudulent tax claims Apr. 10, 2026 at 5: 55pm These cases not only expose the vulnerabilities in the tax system but also highlight the importance of effective regulation and enforcement. By understanding the tactics…...
Free shred day planned April 11 to protect against identity theft
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (86+ words) Monroe Evening News Free shred day planned April 11 to protect against identity theft A free Community Shred Day is planned from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Lake Trust Credit Union - Monroe Relationship Center, 1237 Holiday Blvd. in Monroe. No registration…...
AI is supercharging tax scams. Here's how to avoid getting fooled
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (851+ words) Every tax season, scammers try to part you from your money. And AI is making their job easier than ever. In addition to crafting more authentic-seeming messages, artificial intelligence is helping scammers synthesize information and identify targets, said Jonathan Polk,…...
National Capital Bank to Host Banking Online 101 and Free Document Shred April 16
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (119+ words) Hill Rag National Capital Bank to Host Banking Online 101 and Free Document Shred April 16 Learn more about online banking and shred home documents for free at National Capital Bank this spring. This free community event will take place on Thursday,…...
IPA calls for ATO to expand call verification feature to tax agents
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (519+ words) The accounting body says the ATO's new verify call feature offers critical protection for taxpayers, but has urged the ATO to implement a similar feature for tax and BAS agents. The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has welcomed the release…...