Tax Day is nearing, and we hope you have everything in order by now or at least on your way there. Just because there’s a deadline doesn’t mean you should be scrambling to finish by then.
April 18 is not only the last day to file your taxes, but it’s also the deadline to claim your old tax refunds from 2018. The IRS says there are $1.5 billion in unclaimed funds, and hundreds of those dollars could be waiting for you. Tap or click here for our report and tips on claiming your refund.
Crooks never take a rest, but you’ll notice a rise in certain types of scams depending on the time of year. It’s no surprise that tax season is also tax scam season.
Getting personal
In an email to Komando.com, Seattle startup Hiya, which specializes in robocall-blocking algorithms and apps, detailed an “Eavesdropping Scam” making the rounds.
Here’s how the scam works: The robocall goes out to victims knowing they likely won’t answer (79% of unknown calls aren’t answered, according to Hiya). A voicemail is left in which the scammer is heard talking to someone else. They say something along the lines of “I’m trying to get ahold of them right now.”
The script is designed to pique your curiosity, being far removed from a recorded message about car warranties or the like. Without referring to any…
