IRS dirty dozen 2026: Internal Revenue Service warns of top tax scams, AI fraud calls, and refund traps to avoid this filing seasonThe Internal Revenue Service has shared its 2026 Dirty Dozen tax scams list to warn people about online fraud, fake messages, AI phone call...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
1 in 4 Americans hit by tax scams as AI deepfakes rise — 5 traps to avoid nowTax scams are rising in 2025 as fraudsters use AI and fake messages to trick people. Many Americans are losing money during tax season due ...
18 Mar, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Tax refund not coming? IRS red flags worrying factors, here are Do's and Don'ts for taxpayers while filingTax filing in U.S.: IRS releases every year its "Dirty Dozen" of tax scams that target taxpayers. At the top of the list is impersonation o...
17 Mar, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
IRS fresh alert ahead of Christmas: Waiting for stimulus checks? Don’t fall into scammers’ trap — here’s what protections the IRS recommendsIRS is warning millions of Americans about rising identity theft and tax scams this Christmas. Holiday shopping plus tax season makes a per...
04 Dec, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
Are you about to receive $1,390? What you need to know about the viral stimulus check claimsBeware of fake news about a US government stimulus check. Reports of a $1,390 payment in late 2025 are untrue. The IRS has not approved any...
10 Nov, 2025, 02.27 PM IST
Valentine's Day scams exposed: How Facebook and Instagram romance fraud is trapping victims worldwide & how to protect yourselfValentine's Day scams are on the rise, especially on Facebook and Instagram, where fraudsters create fake profiles to trap victims. These r...
13 Feb, 2025, 08.18 PM IST
Jumped deposit scam: Entering UPI pin casually can empty your bank account, know how you can protect yourselfJumped deposit scam: Scammers are using innovative methods to target UPI users these days. Sending money into your bank account is the easi...
18 Jan, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
What's 'jumped deposit' scam? Here's how UPI users can stay safeA new cyber scam called 'Jumped Deposit' targets UPI users. Scammers deposit a small amount in your account, and when you check your balanc...
02 Jan, 2025, 12.17 PM IST
I am a victim of chit fund scam too: Odisha CM Mohan MajhiOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed he fell victim to chit fund scams in 1990 and 2002, urging people to be cautious. He prai...
24 Dec, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
Digital arrest frauds on rise: NPCI cautions people on how to identify and protect themselves from fraudsDigital payments are now accessible nationwide, driving India towards a digital-first economy. Be cautious if someone claims to be from gov...
13 Dec, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
An enticing offer and the shocker that followed: Delhi man duped of Rs 11 lakh, here's what happenedA man from Delhi lost Rs 11 lakh to cyber fraudsters who posed as a recruitment firm offering him a job in Oman. He made payments towards v...
19 Nov, 2024, 12.32 PM IST
Bengaluru airport lounge scam: How scamsters stole Rs 87000 from woman through appA woman named Bhargavi Mani claimed to have lost over Rs 87,000 in a scam at Bengaluru International Airport. She was tricked into download...
23 Oct, 2024, 09.40 AM IST
Scam alert! 10 common tricks used by scamstersMiddle-aged and elderly people are most vulnerable, though even youngsters fall into the traps laid by fraudsters. Know about the latest on...
14 Oct, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Apple agrees to settle lawsuit over iTunes gift card scamThe scam involves fraudsters who instill panic or urgency by insisting on phone that victims buy App Store and iTunes gift cards or Apple S...
04 Jan, 2024, 08.19 AM IST
Logan Paul faces backlash as CryptoZoo victims allegedly offered 10% compensationIn response, Paul pledged to refund investors $1.8 million from his own funds. However, as of nine months later, those who requested refund...
09 Oct, 2023, 09.44 PM IST
Bengaluru Police bust Rs 854 crore cyber investment fraud, arrest six peopleThe police on Saturday busted a Rs 854 crore cyber fraud scam and arrested six people involved in it. The gang allegedly cheated thousands ...
30 Sep, 2023, 07.05 PM IST
Big tech should reimburse victims of online scams: British lawmakersWhile banks have signed up for a voluntary code to reimburse fraud victims who do enough to protect themselves, there is not sufficient reg...
02 Feb, 2022, 09.46 AM IST