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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...
IRS issues warning on 5 scams sweeping the US — avoid these fraud tricks before it’s too lateThe IRS has warned Americans about rising tax scams ahead of the 2026 filing season. Fraudsters are using fake messages, social media posts...
IRS sounds holiday alert as festive scams surge - here’s what criminals are trying before ChristmasIRS issues holiday warning as Christmas scams rise nationwide: The IRS has issued a fresh holiday alert as the Christmas season triggers a ...
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...
iOS 26 Update: How is Apple protecting iPhone users from text message scams?Apple iOS 26 update: Apple's iOS 26 introduces enhanced security features in its Messages app to combat the rising threat of text message s...
How an imposter used AI to message high-level officials as US Secretary of State Marco RubioAn imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign minis...
Google alert: These incoming calls could compromise your phone—ignore them to stay safe and secureHackers are tricking people through fake phone calls pretending to be IT support. Google and the FBI say these scams are getting smarter us...
What is the E-ZPass scam and why sre so many people getting texts about unpaid tolls? Here's how to spot and avoid this fraudUnpaid toll scam texts are on the rise, tricking thousands into sharing personal and financial details. Known as "smishing," this scam mimi...
Delete these texts Apple or Android device before it is too late! Here's what the FBI is sayingFBI warns of surging smishing attacks using 10,000+ malicious domains targeting U.S. cities like Boston, Denver, and Detroit. Learn to spot...
NC Quick Pass Outstanding Toll Payments Text Messages: Is it real or fake? Details hereScammers are sending fake texts about unpaid NC Quick Pass tolls to North Carolina residents. These messages contain links designed to stea...
Amid rise in cyberattacks in US states on iPhone and Android, know what is smishing and why the FBI is alarmedSmishing earlier used to target smartphone users using fraudulent toll payment notifications. However, scamsters have lately begun using fa...
Ecommerce & dark patterns; how unicorn founders stack upThe government could crack down on ecommerce firms following consumer complaints of dark pattern violations during festive sales. This and ...
Banks complain e-crooks using their names to dupe customersBanks raise alarms over fraudulent entities impersonating them in text messages to dupe customers. They seek intervention from the finance ...
"Rs 15,000 credited to a/c XXXXX9082": This 'bank message' could be a scam; how to identify, save moneyBank phishing scam: You may get an authentic looking SMS saying that a sum of money has been credited to your bank account. However before ...
Airtel exploring offering CPAAS platform in overseas marketsBharti Airtel is considering offering its communication as a service platform outside India, aiming to capitalise on the potential of the g...
SBI customers: Did you receive this fake SMS asking for PAN update?Any text message asking for immediate access to personal or financial information should raise suspicions in the minds of the recipient. Ne...
"Your electricity will be disconnected tonight...": Know the latest scam to save yourselfMany users have been receiving messages on WhatsApp or via SMS from random numbers that says that their electricity connection will be susp...
'Fearware' in the times of Covid-19 pandemicThere are more than 3,000 new web sites related to Covid-19 with several hundred of them being fake, either with dangerous content or incor...
How to avoid online identity theftIn today’s cyber world, where most of your personal information is online, it’s easy for fraudsters to steal and misuse it.
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