Tag Archives: tax season

Latest Tax Scams Target Apps and Tax-Prep Websites

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Traditional e-mail based scams are also in the mix this year, one in particular that uses the legitimate app TeamViewer to take over victims’ systems. Continue reading Latest Tax Scams Target Apps and Tax-Prep Websites→

Preventing Tax Identity Theft, FTC and Robocallers, Google Photos Incident

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In episode 107 for February 10th 2020: preventing tax identity theft and other tax scams, the FTC taking a stand against companies that support robocallers, and details on the incident where videos from Google Photos were being sent to strangers. ** Sh… Continue reading Preventing Tax Identity Theft, FTC and Robocallers, Google Photos Incident→

Avoid the Dangerous IRS Phishing Scams During Tax Season

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It’s tax season once again, when scammers start working overtime to deceive unwitting taxpayers into giving away personal information or sending in money for phony tax preparation services, or even payments for state and federal taxes. Email secu… Continue reading Avoid the Dangerous IRS Phishing Scams During Tax Season→

Facebook’s Bad Week, Stalkerware, Tax Season Scams

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This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for April 8th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Facebook’s very bad week, Stalkerware on the rise, and tax season scams. Protect your digital privacy with Silent Pocket’s… Continue reading Facebook’s Bad Week, Stalkerware, Tax Season Scams→

Stay Safe in the Tax Season after Equifax

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‘Tis the season for tax fraud and identity theft via tax-related scams.  Tax fraud has been on the rise for years, and nearly 1 out of every 2 Americans are at increased risk for tax fraud due to the Equifax breach.  145 million America… Continue reading Stay Safe in the Tax Season after Equifax→