On February 18, 2026, a resident contacted the Crossville Police Department in Tennessee to report being victimized in a wire ...

So, you’re thinking about using Shopify Payments for your online store? It’s built right into Shopify, which sounds super ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Being scammed once is bad enough, but some are being targeted again based on the first scam. After successfully taking your money, some scammers will then their victims’ ...

With the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing ...

Tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season, the BBB warns. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Scammers are targeting Verizon customers with fake text messages promising refunds from last month’s network outage. The fraudulent texts appear to come from Verizon and claim ...

During a fake refund scam call, I gained access to the scammer’s computer. Instead of following his instructions, I began deleting thousands of files tied to his operation. As the system broke down, I ...

A refund scam group operating out of a hotel was exposed after one member slipped up and gave access to their systems. For over a month, the operation was secretly monitored, revealing eight active ...

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is warning residents to be cautious of texts or emails claiming to offer tax refunds, as scammers are targeting consumers during tax season. “If ...

It’s the start of tax season and while the Internal Revenue Service may have the right to some of your money, scammers do not. Nor do you want them gaining access to your identity, and that’s why the ...