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IRS warns against taking tax advice from social media
While social media is a great place for DIY tips and new recipes, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers against using it for tax advice. Misinformation could end up costing you more than you bargained ...CBS News - 3d -
Here's what to know about a text scam demanding payment for unpaid tolls
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Warning signs to look for in relationship scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, there's a growing effort to warn people about a devastating scam known as the "relationship investment scam." In 2023 alone, nearly a quarter of all Americans said ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Unpaid toll texts are part of a con, fed and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.CBS News - 2d -
Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
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Axing consumer protection bureau will leave troops vulnerable to scams, Democrats warn
Shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave service members who rely on the agency’s accountability initiatives less guarded from scams and financial crimes.NBC News - 5h -
Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
DOGE accessing ‘the motherlode’ of Americans’ private IRS data raises serious questions. We’ve got answers.
The data system DOGE wants access to includes people’s bank account information, Social Security numbers — and whether they’re under investigation by the IRS.MarketWatch - 3h
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