Results for 'tax'
Tax scammer goes after small business owners and self-employed people
March 20, 2024 - We found a tax scammer that set up a fake website where targets could apply for an Employer Identification Number.
Tax season is here, so are scammers
February 1, 2024 - Watch out for malicious ads tricking you as you prepare to file your taxes.
Tax preparation firms shared sensitive information with Meta
July 14, 2023 - A group of seven US senators has sent a letter to the heads of the IRS, the Department of Justice, the...
Beware: Fake IRS tax email wants your Microsoft account
April 17, 2023 - Last week, the IRS reminded taxpayers that Tax Day, April 18, is Tuesday this week. However, in some states like Alabama, California, and...
Visitors of tax return e-file service may have downloaded malware
April 6, 2023 - The IRS-authorized electronic filing service for tax returns, eFile.com, has been caught serving a couple of malicious JavaScript (JS) files these...
Beware: Fake IRS tax email delivers Emotet malware
March 23, 2023 - Tax season is upon us and, as with every year, we’re seeing tax scammers rearing their heads. Below, we have an example...
UK government sounds alarm on tax scams
October 12, 2022 - The UK government has issued a warning for people to be on their guard against fake tax rebate scams as they...
Vulnerable children’s identities used in tax fraud scheme
September 21, 2022 - Fraudster Ariel “Melo” Jimenez has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for leading a “tax fraud and identity theft conspiracy” that...
Tax refund phish logs keystrokes to swipe personal details
September 21, 2022 - There’s been some smart phishing campaigns running over the last few weeks, and this one is particularly sneaky. Bleeping Computer reports...
