Review the IRS’s “Dirty Dozen” list, which highlights the most prevalent tax scams each year.Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2025-irs-warns-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-dangerous-threats...
Read moreDiscover how scammers impersonate lenders, their tactics, and how to avoid falling victim.Source: https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24780-bbb-scam-alert-scammers-impersonate-legitimate-lenders-to-steal-thousands-of-dollars...
Read moreUnderstand how employment identity theft happens, its impact on taxes and Social Security, and steps for recovery.Source: https://www.equifax.com/personal/education/identity-theft/articles/-/learn/employment-identity-theft/...
Read moreLearn about common IRS tax scams, including dishonest preparers, phishing, and impersonators, and how to protect yourself.Source: https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud...
Read moreBeware of ‘check-washing’—a crook stole $310,000 from this couple and banks won’t help.Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beware-check-washing-crook-stole-100000212.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEXGQv5JlyF7x3j6-jx08NKZaJowWZ6E7PUCk9ZHScBzaGqa2trDwFQ1Jp_QgE2f5MccZ0shwPg_4yuXv5yqsuMfl5dAI0zcFO0ZKm5G3-NGyOn8pAsCByEiiINwx2akqq0HJm5OePYLjGqHQ0pvSZ83_caB4Nze4o7wJ_yyzdge...
Read moreLearn how to deal with ads that encourage kids to spend money — sometimes without your knowledge or approval.Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/04/what-know-about-kids-and-video-games-ads-and-unexpected-payments...
Read moreAdvice for choosing a college or vocational school, paying for school, and avoiding fake degrees and other scams.Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/jobs-and-making-money/education-and-training...
Read moreIf you’re worried about how to get out of debt, here are some things to know — and how to find legitimate help.Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-get-out-debt...
Read moreRefund checks totaling more than $18 million are in the mail to more than 281,724 Publishers Clearing House (PCH) customers eligible for a refund due to an FTC action.Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/04/refund-checks-are-mail-eligible-publishers-clearing-house-customers#:~:text=Only%20people%20who%20got%20and,t%20find%20the%20answer%20there....
Read moreNavigating the various strategies often feels like wading through a sea of acronyms and buzzwords. To help clarify the confusion, we’ve compiled a glossary of key terms, definitions, and examples.Source: https://www.insidearm.com/news/00093256-breaking-down-buzzwords-understanding-dig/?vgo_ee=lGGHut2w5Rhd%2BxKVajWTUsZcTxXraw9OzsKDhIvoj%2BnzR8RHDfvDZjQ%3D%3AlCf6MFN3OtxZzQ3%2F6KWRjbW2U%2BhgdJKw...
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