Top 12 IRS Scams; Local Resident Receives Scam Call Tuesday
They’re at it again… a KSST listener called to say that his elderly neighbor was almost the victim of a scam that involved false information and an individual purported to be an IRS representative. Thanks to the caller, a former member of law enforcement, the neighbor was informed that he was being scammed. The call from one stating they were with the IRS demanded the elderly man get a money card and pay money owed. The neighbor had...
Yet Another Scam Makes the Rounds
An official appearing letter may be in your inbox. Rest assured it is a scam. KSST received this letter via email on Wednesday September 28th, 2017. If you are a victim of an Internet crime, you may file a report with the FBI here.
IRS Scammers Change Tactics
The Internal Revenue Service has some advice for taxpayers this April Fool’s Day that may prevent them from being the victim of a tax scam: Don’t be fooled by scammers. Stay safe and be informed. Here are some of the most recent IRS-related scams to be on the lookout for: Scammers Change Tactics. The IRS is receiving new reports of scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone. The latest...
IRS Issues Scam Warning
The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information. Here are several tips to help you avoid being a victim of these scams: Scammers make unsolicited calls. Thieves call taxpayers claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con...
9 Million AT&T Customers Affected In Data Breach
March 15, 2023- Service provider AT&T has announced a recent data breach within their system exposing Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) of nearly 9 million customers. The CPNI holds information such as first names, wireless account numbers, wireless phone numbers and even email addresses. An AT&T spokesperson said, “A small percentage of impacted customers also had exposure of rate plan name, past due...
Texas State Securities Board Warns About Growing Number Of Online Investment Schemes
Texas State Securities Board Aug. 11, 2021, News Release Anyone Can be Anyone on the Internet: How to Guard Against Imposters The Texas State Securities Board is warning investors about a growing number of online investment schemes in which bad actors impersonate registered, licensed firms. These impersonation schemes are growing more and more sophisticated as scammers more efficiently leverage technology to defraud the public....
TWC Releases Guidance on Overpayments Related To Identity Theft
May 4, 2021 News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing guidance to individuals who receive notices of overpayment due to identity theft, to clarify the best way to respond to such instances. Identity theft is on the rise, and scammers are targeting Texans, using stolen information to attempt to gain further information. While TWC identifies and locks down most fraudulent applications, it is possible in...
Protecting Yourself Online From Identity Theft
News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is warning Texans to protect their identities online amid a wave of unemployment insurance fraud applications. While TWCsystems have not been breached or hacked, Texas, like all states, is seeing large numbers of fraudulent applications due to identity theft that occurs outside the system. Identities are being stolen at record rates, some in breaches of health insurance...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31-November 6, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31- November 6, 2018: October 31st At 12:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:48 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 5936 near Yantis; at approximately 5:51 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to...
Hiya: It can help block Spam
A Website Attempts to Reduce Mystery Calls With the recent surge in spoofed phone numbers hitting the nation, I have found a website that works to reduce the mystery calls. KSST is calling, verified by Hiya We have all gotten the calls on our mobile phone that say “unknown caller” or “out of area”. Those are easy to dodge. The latest trend is spoofing a local number. For example: I got a call yesterday and...
