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Wednesday, April 17
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6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
It’s possible that the confusion surrounding student loan waivers, deferment, forbearance, and the impending end of the pandemic-driven payment pause has caused student loan forgiveness scams to power up. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined student loan scammers more ...
Friday, April 5
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The most common tax season scams – and how to protect yourself
Tax refunds can serve as a financial lifesaver for millions of Americans, but scammers are increasingly preying on unsuspecting taxpayers in an attempt to steal any money owed by Uncle Sam.With fewer than two weeks remaining until the filing deadline,
Thursday, April 4
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Brooklyn DA says he shut down 21 websites linked to thefts of millions through crypto scams
Authorities in New York City said Thursday they disrupted an online fraud operation that stole millions of dollars by duping victims into making phony cryptocurrency investments.Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said his office seized 21 web domains that were being used ...
Wednesday, March 13
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Mega Millions warns of lottery scams amid big jackpots
Big jackpots like the ones currently rolling can prompt scammers to come out of the woodwork and try to target lottery hopefuls. Mega Millions issued a warning about such ploys late last week, saying it was "especially true during periods of ...
Tuesday, February 20
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Illinois Comptroller’s Office warns of tax scams
(The Center Square) – Scammers pretending to be from the IRS are using tax season to con people. ...
Monday, February 19
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Tuesday, February 13
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IL Attorney General Urging Residents to Be Wary of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
In the run-up to Valentine's Day, Illinois' Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging residents to be aware of potential romance scams when dating online. Cautioning against the tactics employed by fraudsters such as creating fake profiles, Raoul advocates for caution. He advises to only ...
Tuesday, January 30
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With tax season underway, IRS warns of criminal scams
(NEW YORK) -- As the tax filing season began Monday, the IRS Criminal Investigation division urged taxpayers to protect themselves from scams. Some of those scams include questionable refund schemes, return preparer fraud, abusive tax schemes, according to the agency. "Tax crimes surge during filing season ...
Monday, January 29
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Illinois quick hits: Unions backing ceasefire resolution; warning of tax scams
Unions backing ceasefire resolution Leaders of labor unions in Chicago are calling for ...
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How Walmart is fighting back against gift card scams
The frequency of gift card scams has risen sharply in recent years, but America's biggest retailer has devised a way to prevent thieves from getting away with free money. So far, it has made a notable difference. In 2018,
Friday, December 15
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Expecting a Christmas gift? FTC warns of fake shipping notification, invoice scams
Are you expecting the perfect Christmas gift to arrive at your doorstep? If so, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is raising awareness and warning shoppers around the holiday season to beware of scammers. In a news release Thursday, the FTC said ...
Thursday, December 7
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From dating sites to phishing emails: How AI is creating more realistic scams
From dating sites to phishing emails, bad actors are taking advantage of artificial intelligence to create more realistic scams. They are now infiltrating dating apps to try and create a fake relationship, and eventually trick victims into sending money. Scammers are ...
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