Tax season is a prime time for scams. Here's how to protect yourself
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Protecting yourself from tax identity theft
Karla Dennis is an enrolled tax agent with KDA Incorporated, a tax strategy business. She joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself from someone stealing your identity and filing a tax ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How to avoid identity theft during tax season
Nearly two-thirds of people worry scammers will steal their personal information to file a fraudulent tax return, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.The Hill - 1d -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
How to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning as travel ramps up
As Americans travel for spring break getaways, some may face an invisible danger – carbon monoxide poisoning. It could be a risk at hotels or vacation rentals. National consumer correspondent ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury if over 1.1 million Americans do not file their tax returns by April ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Do you have to pay taxes by April 15 if you file an extension?
Filing an extension doesn't necessarily change the date your tax payment is due. Here's why.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
How to calculate your Social Security tax obligations
Wondering what you'll pay in taxes on your Social Security benefits? Here's how to do the math.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.CBS News - 1h
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