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BBB warns of IRS stimulus check text message scam
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
Got a call from ‘Jessica’? BBB warns of loan scam call targeting consumers
The scam involves pre-recorded messages where the caller identifies as “Jessica” and requests recipients to verify income and other details to finalize a supposed loan applica
Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, Better Business Bureau warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
BBB warns about scam targeting car shoppers using fake website
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Better Business Bureau warns of $1,400 stimulus payment text scam
The BBB said the $1,400 payment is real but the IRS announced that the payments would be made automatically to those who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. About one million taxpayers would get the payment that was expected to be paid out by the end of January, the IRS said.
BBB warns of Spring Break travel scams
In just a few weeks, millions of Americans will pack their bags for Spring Break. The Better Business Bureau is warning: don't let scammers ruin your fun.
BBB warns taxpayers about phishing scams
Scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service are targeting taxpayers in order to get their sensitive data, according to the BBB.
BBB warns of new twist on romance scams
Valentine's Day is coming up and we want to make sure those of you looking for love don't fall for a new twist on a romance scam aimed at getting your money.
IRS Scam Messages Surge: What To Do if You Get One
According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in January.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
IRS stimulus check scam: Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con
The Better Business Bureau has revealed that scammers are attempting a brand-new phishing scam which is designed to obtain sensitive information.
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Knowledgeable scammers are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT/ACT prep materials
It seems so believable! Several people reported to BBB Scam Tracker that the caller even had their child’s name, phone number, address, school information, and/or the date and location of ...
BBB CONSUMER TIPS: Receive a call from Jessica at a loan processing company? It could be a scam
Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sharing personal ...
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$1,400 tax rebate: The program is real but the texts are a scam, BBB warns
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the ...
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2025 tax season scam: $1,400 texts from IRS are phishing attempts, BBB says
Scammers target potential victims through a text messaging scheme that claims the target is entitled to a $1,400 stimulus ...