BAXTER — Though less often reported than other crimes, instances of internet and phone-based fraud and scams are on the rise and, according to officials,…
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Category: IRS Scams
New Tax Scam Tries To Convince You That You Owe Back Taxes
Scammers are at it again. It’s tax season, so the scams are coming fast and furious. The thieves want to get your money before April…
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Businessman Jeff Skinner gives back
Jeff Skinner is a son of Chuck and Lynne Miller and Tim and Pam Skinner. His siblings are David Miller, Marc Skinner and Sarah Baumgardner. Jeff played…
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Abba Kyari A Supercop Gone Rogue – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari was the poster boy of the Nigerian Police. Many regarded him as a supercop due to his many exploits…
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What are phishing scams — and how to avoid them
Robert Mueller, the former director of the FBI and the Trump-era special counsel, famously refused to bank online after a close call with a fake-email…
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Sunrise Reflections: OMG! Your car’s factory warranty is about to expire! | Opinion
Ever since the invention of money, people have been trying to scam one another out of it. You can look back to early recorded history,…
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Congressman Jim Hagedorn passes away at 59; Taylor pleads guilty in Lafontaine murder; Elliott warns of phone scams; Caroll named Northfield Shares Executive Director
Congressman Jim Hagedorn, a conservative Republican representing the First Congressional District of Minnesota has lost his battle with US Congressman Jim Hagedorn kidney cancer. He…
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Crypto crime grows to $14 billion as crypto popularity increases
In 2021, crypto criminals made a killing, as illicit crypto transactions hit $14 billion, a 79% jump from the $7.8 billion recorded in 2020, according…
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How to stop scam calls and spam texts? It’s not easy.
Someone out there really, really wants to help me avoid expensive car problems. Their recorded voice tells me that they’ve been trying to reach me…
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How caregivers can fight fraud targeting older adults
NORFOLK, Va. – Your money belongs in your pocket and not in the hands of scammers, but unfortunately fraud is at an all time high.…
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