by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 12, 2025 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the day is about a phishing email presently circulating that appears to come from the IRS informing you that you that there are issues with your income tax return that require you to download software to review your return to avoid penalties. ...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 15, 2025 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the day is about a phishing email presently circulating that appears to come from the IRS informing you that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $825.71. The email has a pdf attachment that appears to be on IRS stationary and, unlike...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 30, 2025 | Scam of the day
Often the scams that are the most effective are the ones that have just a bit of truth to them. For instance, mystery shopper scams often appeal to victims of the scam because they know there actually are people who are paid to shop. And so it is with the latest...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 28, 2023 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the day is about a phishing email presently circulating that appears to come from the IRS informing you that you “are eligible to receive a tax return of $976.” The email contains the IRS logo, however, it is a simple matter to copy...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 2, 2023 | Scam of the day
Recently the IRS issued a warning about emails from scammers posing as IRS agents that lure victims into clicking on links and providing personal information that leads to identity theft. The subject line of the email reads “Claim your tax refund online. The...
