Tax season attracts more than accountants, calculators, and piles of paperwork. It also attracts criminals who see refund money as low-hanging fruit waiting to disappear into the wrong hands. Every year, scammers launch aggressive schemes designed to … [Read more...] about The Refund Scam Hitting During Filing Season and How to Avoid It
Around half (49%) of Americans are dependent on their tax refunds to make ends meet each year. As people begin to submit their information to the IRS, many are waiting with quiet anticipation for their refunds. Any communication about their refunds … [Read more...] about The “Tax Refund” Email That Installs Malware on Your Phone
Unfortunately, the so-called “IRS agent” phone call scam has become one of the most persistent and psychologically clever fraud tactics in circulation, not because it’s sophisticated technology, but because it exploits something deeply human: fear, … [Read more...] about The “IRS Agent” Phone Call That Is Actually a Phishing Scam
There’s a strange, almost predictable rhythm to the year: the holiday rush, the January reset, and then—right on cue—the season when identity thieves seem to wake up from hibernation with the energy of someone who’s had three too many … [Read more...] about The “Identity Theft” Risk That Peaks Between February and April
Imagine that you've met someone online who’s charming, attentive, supportive, and weirdly understanding of your life as a single dad. They listen when you vent about work, empathize with the chaos of parenting, and somehow make you feel seen again. … [Read more...] about The “Sweetheart” Tax Scam Targeting Single Fathers in 2026
