The phone rings, you check out the number before answering and the phone number you see is yours. It would make anyone wonder what’s going on but the Federal Trade Commission warns do not give in to curiosity. Do not pick up the call and...
The IRS wants people to be aware of this new scam that's just popped up; how to spot and and where to report it. The IRS just issued this warning: The IRS has been alerted to a new email phishing scam. The emails appear to be from...
The Federal Trade Commission issues a warning about fraudulent callers claiming to be with the IRS. Thousands have lost money to these schemes but there are simple ways to protect yourself and report the crooks. The FTC offers these details: This time of year is often taxing for...
The Federal Trade Commission wants people to know: People pushing fraudulent offers often pretend to be government or law enforcement officials; hoping to frighten people into acting before they have time to thing. The FTC offers this information so you can be prepared before...
Tax time can be a stressful time of year. Crooks know they can use this against you. The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, wants you to be aware of how to spot fraudulent emails and phone calls that lead to a scam. The IRS provides this information...