I mentioned in a prior article that individuals would be able to participate in the identity protection PIN program. This PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent misuse of Social Security Numbers being used on fraudulent federal income tax returns. If you would like to take advantage of this program, […]
There cannot be enough said these days about protecting yourself and your electronics. We have conditioned ourselves to the need to have access every minute, it seems. But, do we really stop and think about safety and security when we are using free public WiFi? Should we? We should be very concerned when using free […]
IRS scams and phishing, identity theft, this scam, that scam — What’s This World Coming To? Scammers are creative. Must be nice not to have anything else to do but come up with new ploys to intimidate and steal from law-abiding citizens. The elderly are particularly vulnerable in these ploys and so easily fall prey […]
One might think that since April 15 has passed, so has the season for tax scams. Think again. There is no season for tax scams. They occur 365 days a year. The IRS has reported a couple of new variations of tax-related scams. They call one of them the SSN HUSTLE. In this scam, the […]
I know you keep hearing about online security and soon you will say, if you haven’t already, that I am like a broken record. But in today’s world, one cannot be too safe or secure. Cookies on the internet are tiny files that are transferred to your computer from websites you visit. This is a […]
It is so nice to meet you. But, you ask, how did we meet? I don’t recall meeting you. Is my memory fading? Maybe your memory is fading, but I really don’t care about that. Let me tell you some ways that I may have met you. Have you entered contests and provided your name, […]
Summer is around the corner and whether you are shopping online to get ready for a vacation or relaxing while on vacation and decide to indulge, BE AWARE! Your financial information, tax information and Social Security number could be at risk. Cybercriminals want to turn stolen data into quick cash. They do this by draining […]
(a reprint from an IRS notice) Taxpayers should protect their personal and financial data from criminals who continue to steal large amounts of information. Thieves use the data to file bogus tax returns and commit crimes while impersonating the victim. All taxpayers should follow these steps to protect themselves and their data. Keep a secure […]
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