Archives for 04/14/2018

Three women arrested in check fraud investigation

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Three women arrested in check fraud investigation: The Vanceboro Police Department arrested three women in connection to a check fraud investigation. 18-year-old Miasia La Trice Roberson of Vandamere, 36-year-old Latron Denise Allen of New Bern, 20-year-old Nastassja Queeenea-Christava Green of Vanceboro were arrested following the …: Google Alert – […]


IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams for 2018

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service recently concluded its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a warning to taxpayers to remain vigilant about these aggressive and evolving schemes throughout the year. This year’s “Dirty Dozen” list highlights a wide variety of schemes that taxpayers may encounter throughout the year, many of which peak […]


Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Tax Scams

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Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals. The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Recognize the telltale signs […]


10 Ways That You Open Yourself up to Fraud

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The internet is essential to modern living, but it doesn’t come without some serious drawbacks. “There are a lot of evil people out there,” says Eric Cole, a cybersecurity expert and author of the book “Online Danger: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From the Evil Side of the Internet.” Protect yourself from […]


Cryptocurrency Fraud Widespread, Warns Regulator – Forbes

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Fraud among cryptocurrency investment promoters is widespread, the state regulator most active in the crypto arena warned today. Of 32 cryptocurrency investment promoters investigated in four weeks, at least five failed to tell would-be investors about the risks while guaranteeing returns of up to 40 percent a month, the Texas State Securities Board cautioned. Nearly […]


Scam Alert: Fake Coinbase ERC20 Support Email Attempts to Phish Private Keys

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A new phishing email targeting Coinbase users has recently emerged, and appears to be one of the most sophisticated Coinbase phishing attempts to date. Reports from the cryptocurrency community show that the new scam email is attempting to capitalize on Coinbase’s recent announcement of ERC20 token support. Coinbase announced its intent to integrate ERC20 tokens […]