phishing scams

An Overview of the IRS’s 2022 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

(Straight from the IRS) Compiled annually, the Dirty Dozen lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers can encounter anytime. The IRS warns taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to beware of these scams. This year’s list is divided into five groups. Here’s an overview of the top twelve tax scams of 2022. Potentially abusive […]

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The Latest Holiday Scam – Gift Cards and Taxes

There are nice people who work for the IRS – pretty much a thankless job.  And, they would love to receive acknowledgment for their efforts, but let’s face it – if you were to receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and telling you that you owe taxes which can be […]

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Don’t Get Caught In a Phish Net

Data thieves don’t take a break.  EVER.  They are always working.  One might say they are workaholics.    The most common way for cybercriminals to steal money, bank account information, passwords, credit cards and Social Security numbers is to simply ask for them. Every day, people fall victim to phishing scams or phone scams that […]

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Let’s Not Go Phishing

Sadly, the internet has brought new found problems as well as the tremendous benefits proven over the years.  With regard to the IRS, there are everyday challenges to protect taxpayers and their sensitive data.  You’ve heard it before, but the information in this blog bears repeating. In their attempt to avoid theft of taxpayer information […]

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PHISHING or Fishing?

The IRS has experienced more and more potential harm being caused to taxpayers by the sophisticated individuals who have nothing better to do than find ways to scam people.  The following is information published by the IRS to help individuals become more aware of potential threats: The IRS reminds people to be on the lookout […]

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