TurboTax Implements Anti-Fraud Measures After Spike in Filings Using Stolen Data
The popular tax software TurboTax has heightened its security after a wave of fraudulent activity last week.
According to its parent company, Intuit, a large number of fraudulent tax ...
Victim of Identity Theft? Here Are The Steps to Take.
Another data breach is rocking the country; this time, hackers have stolen data from Anthem Insurance, putting 80 million Americans at risk.
The stolen data includes names, addresses, ...
BBB Warns of Publishers Clearing House Scams – Here’s What To Look For
The Better Business Bureau says one particular scam is sweeping Texas – and it’s a scam that has popped up in other states around the country for years.
Consumers are contacted ...
Protect Yourself Against the New “Epidemic” of IRS Phone Scams
IRS phone scams are becoming an “epidemic”, says the Better Business Bureau.
The scam works like this: Fraudsters posing as IRS agents are calling households claiming that they ...
Watch Out For This Dating Scam Targeting Seniors
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says a dating scam has surfaced in the last few months that targets seniors.
The scam involves a dating service that promises to make a relationship ...
The BBB is Warning Consumers About These Three Popular Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about three scams that were very popular in 2014 – and are likely to be go-to choices of scammers in 2015, as well.
The three scams:
Scam ...
BBB Warns Against Fake Medicare Phone Calls, Other Popular Scams of 2014
The Better Business Bureau is running down its “12 Scams of Christmas” and warning consumers about some of 2014’s most popular scams.
This week, the BBB is focusing on Medicare ...