Scam News 1
Beware: Florida officials caution the nation about scammers currently masquerading as this.
Florida officials issue a public alert about scammers impersonating government officials, such as U.S. Marshals, threatening arrest for missed jury duty. The fraud involves coercing victims to pay fines with prepaid cards. Callers, armed with convincing personal details, exploit fear of arrest. Authorities urge caution as reports of such scams rise.
Scam News 2
IRS cautions about fraudulent tax scammers masquerading as prospective clients.
The IRS and Security Summit partners issued a warning to tax professionals regarding a surge in email schemes where cybercriminals pose as potential clients during the upcoming tax season. These scams involve sophisticated tactics to obtain sensitive information or access tax professionals’ client data.
The Security Summit emphasizes the need for caution, as fraudsters aim to exploit tax professionals and taxpayers by impersonating individuals seeking assistance with taxes. The collaborative effort aims to protect against tax-related identity theft and urges professionals to be vigilant, avoiding interaction with unexpected email solicitations to safeguard sensitive data.
Scam News 3
Houston Church Issues Warning to Members Following Scam Involving Impersonation of Pastor, Targeting Latino Community
A Catholic church located in southeast Houston has advised its parishioners to exercise caution regarding online fraud. This comes in response to reported incidents where scammers specifically targeted Spanish-speaking churchgoers through deceptive emails. The Queen of Peace Catholic Church near Gulfgate took to social media to alert its community, revealing that scammers had impersonated a priest in an email distributed to church members last Friday.