Don't fall for these common tax scams in 2026, IRS warns

Every year, the IRS publishes its “ Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting the most common schemes targeting taxpayers. The 2026 IRS Dirty Dozen list includes phishing emails, ghost tax ...

Pittsburgh resident lost $5 million to scammers posing as government officials — here’s how to spot the scheme

Fraudsters use AI and old-fashioned manipulation to trick you into handing over your hard-earned cash.

'I see the latest scams every day – Gen Z are now the ones losing most money'

I spend my days investigating scams, speaking to victims and tracking the latest fraud trends for MoneyMagpie. And right now, ...

Attorney General warns of scam targeting veterans

Don't fall for scams offering free money, Jeff Jackson said.

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Scammers are targeting payment apps — and once the cash is gone, it’s rarely recovered. How to protect your money

One tap is often all it takes for money to leave your account for good.

‘Difficult to resolve’: Local authorities return money lost in Bitcoin scam

Lost dog washes up on beach, nearly 80 miles away from home . A township man reported losing money in a Bitcoin scam, but ...

Proposed bill in Maine aims to make scam victims tax-exempt on stolen money

As currently written, the bill would make victims tax-exempt on money lost to scams starting Jan. 1, 2026.
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Watch out for employment scams

Cameron Nakashima joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss how scammers trick job seekers into handing over personal information or money, how to spot a fake job offer or scam, how to ...
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Cryptocurrency scam victims get their money back with help of Marion County Sheriff's Office

$16.6 BILLION. THAT’S HOW MUCH MONEY WAS LOST IN SOME KIND OF CYBERCRIME IN 2024. LOOK AT THIS DATA FROM THE FBI. THERE’S BEEN A STEADY INCREASE IN LOSSES REPORTED IN JUST THE LAST FIVE YEARS. SO YOU ...