BUT FOLKS, THIS IS A SCAM. FIRST OF ALL, THE IRS SIMPLY DOES NOT TAX PEOPLE WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION. AND SECOND, THIS PARTICULAR MESSAGE IS COMING FROM A FREE HOTMAIL ADDRESS, NOT A SECURE ...

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a ...

How to spot a scam Taxpayers should be on the lookout for the following red flags: • Text messages claiming to be from the IRS: The IRS does not communicate via text for economic impact payments ...

They’re making taxpayers think it’s to get an Economic Impact Payment. But it’s a scam to steal their personal data. Don’t take the bait. Don’t respond. Report this scam to the IRS hotline. These ...

If you anticipate paying for any outstanding tolls, watch out for this text message phishing scam. Fraudsters are impersonating toll collection services, trying to trick consumers into paying for fake ...

Another scam popping up in messages claims it's from a mailing service like USPS, UPS or FedEX. The text typically states that a package cannot be delivered because of an incomplete address.

The new year doesn't necessarily bring about a shift in scam tactics. In fact, over the years, many scams have slowly evolved as scammers incorporate new technology and play off of the most recent ...

Authorities across the United States are warning about a wave of scam text messages that claim the person receiving the message has unpaid fees. The real goal of the scam is to give the criminals ...

Telecommunications giant Optus says the Albanese government’s planned new rules that aim to stop Australians being plagued by scams on their phones and social media are unworkable and ineffective.

(CBS12) — Beware of a new scam that's hit Martin County streets. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), deputies have received reports of fraudulent letters and text messages ...

To avoid additional fees, the messages instruct users to click a link and settle the “outstanding balance.” Below is an example of the scam message: RITBA is advising that these are ...