How scammers are using AI deepfakes to steal money from taxpayers

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission warned that it has seen a “big wave” of phone scams in which fraudsters claim to be ...

A Simple Laptop Pop-Up Trickled $1 Million from Victim – Here’s How

Pop-up scam steals $1 million from Michigan man's retirement after fake IRS warning bypassed bank security and victim ...

Texans lose $55M in alleged massive impersonation scam involving cash, gold and cryptocurrency. How to spot the warning signs and protect your money

Impersonation scams are evolving and targeting older adults. Know the red flags before you get the call.
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Bloomington resident scammed out of $7,600 in elaborate jury duty ruse

A 50-year-old Bloomington man lost $7,600 this week after falling victim to a sophisticated “spoofing” scam involving a fake ...
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Kalamazoo County man loses $1 million in scam

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — It started with a pop-up on his laptop. Once it was over, a Kalamazoo County man was down over $1 million after emptying his retirement and bank accounts at the instruction of ...

IRS warns taxpayers of 'ghost' preparers who promise whopping refunds, file fraudulent returns and vanish without a trace. What you need to know

If you're looking for help with filing your taxes, be sure to do your homework.

Snopestionary: 8 tips to vet fundraisers and protect your donations

Fraudsters often impersonate legitimate charities or real people in desperate circumstances. One of the simplest ways to check for impersonation is by doing a reverse image search of any pictures ...