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IRS Warns of Email Scams During Tax Season
Feb22

IRS Warns of Email Scams During Tax Season

February 22, 2024 – As the official start of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a crucial warning about scams that could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of dollars.  The latest scam to be aware of involves an email that appears to be from the IRS and features the agency’s logo. This deceptive email talks about the “Third round of economic impact payments,” stating it...

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Email Scam Asks TDLR Licensees To Validate Information
Mar12

Email Scam Asks TDLR Licensees To Validate Information

Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations Recommends Deleting Emails Without Clicking Enclosed Link AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email scam that asks them to validate their profile information with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TDLR did not send the email, and the agency urges anyone who received it to delete the email without clicking on the link or confirming or...

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Scammers Are Using Attorney General’s Name, Seal, Signature In Email To Steal Personal Info.
Sep09

Scammers Are Using Attorney General’s Name, Seal, Signature In Email To Steal Personal Info.

AG’s News Release – Sept. 9, 2022 AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton today warned Texans of scammers attempting to use Attorney General Paxton’s name, signature, and the Office of the Attorney General seal to get their personal data.   This email “phishing” scam attempts to scare consumers by claiming they have committed identify theft and are facing prosecution and significant jail time, in an email that purports to be...

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Email Request To Validate Profile Information With TDLR Is A Phishing Scam
Dec16

Email Request To Validate Profile Information With TDLR Is A Phishing Scam

AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile information with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TDLR did not send the email, and the agency urges anyone who received it to delete the email without clicking on the link or confirming or providing any personal information. A TDLR licensee alerted the agency to the scam email. TDLR notified the Texas...

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Consumer Alert: Tax Scams Are on The Rise
Mar20

Consumer Alert: Tax Scams Are on The Rise

March 20, 2024 – The IRS recently warned that financial scams are on the rise, especially during tax season. Reduce your risk of becoming a target by staying alert and knowing what to watch for. Spotting the most common tax scams. Scammers may contact you via phone, email, text or social media and then impersonate the IRS to make you think there’s a problem with your tax return. Common scam strategies include:  Scam alert...

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Better Business Bureau How To Spot A Credit Check Scam When Apartment Shopping
Jun12

Better Business Bureau How To Spot A Credit Check Scam When Apartment Shopping

Moving this summer? Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads. According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal information. How The Scam Works You find a good deal on an apartment while browsing rental listings online. When you call the number to inquire, the owner asks you to complete a credit check before you can...

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Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day
Mar10

Social Security, Office of Inspector General Hold National Slam The Scam Day

Social Security Administration News Release – March 10, 2022 The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the third annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 10. Social Security scams – where fraudsters attempt to mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number...

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Scammers Persist in Every Facet of the Internet
Dec29

Scammers Persist in Every Facet of the Internet

This is another example of a old scam. I recently joined an online forum for owners of John Deere Gators. Mine is actually pre-gator, a AMT622 cir. 1988. As you can imagine parts are hard to find. I posted a request for the part in the forum’s classified section, and within hours I got an email response. Good news! A scammer wants your money! I was excited for the quick response and the good news. I checked the URL and the email...

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Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails
May14

Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails

Texas Workforce Commission News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission is warning Texans about cleverly designed fake social media sites and imposter emails designed to look like they come from the agency, but which are really scams seeking to enable thieves to steal Texans’ identities. Texans seeking unemployment benefits are warned not to send any personally identifiable information or transact any business except...

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Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams
Jan28

Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams

Here are some facts about the recent outbreak of Social Security Scams Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. They may threaten you with a warrant for your arrest. It’s a scam DON’T BE FOOLED! IF YOU...

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