scams

Firm Management August 31, 2026 

Accounting and CPA firms hold exactly the kind of data that makes them an attractive target.

Scott Carr

IRS July 23, 2026 

During this season, criminals frequently target parents, educators and students with financial offenses such as online shopping scams, impersonation schemes, scholarship fraud and digital exploitation directed at youth.

Payroll July 23, 2026 

More than 6.5 million families have signed up for Trump Accounts, including more than 1.5 million children eligible for the $1,000 contribution, according to the Treasury Department, which posted tips to help participating families avoid scams.

Payroll July 8, 2026 

Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.

Artificial Intelligence May 14, 2026 

As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls.

Benefits April 6, 2026 

The Social Security Administration issued an alert about imposter scam emails—emails that falsely claim to provide access to a Social Security recipient's statement.

Payroll March 18, 2026 

Experts say the IRS’s continued focus on phishing reflects how digital payroll systems have become central to modern tax fraud—and why payroll teams remain on the front lines of defense.

Christopher Wood

Payroll March 4, 2026 

As the Federal Trade Commission kicks off National Consumer Protection Week, new data from Bankrate shows that a growing number of Americans are falling victim to financial fraud and scams.

IRS February 23, 2026 

It started with a pop-up on his laptop. Once it was over, a Kalamazoo County man was down more than $1 million after emptying his retirement and bank accounts at the instruction of the caller, later revealed to be a scammer.

Taxes May 9, 2025 

Even if you filed your tax return for the year, the IRS warned this week that taxpayers should remain on alert for some common scams to avoid losing money and personal data.

Technology May 5, 2025 

The new feature is aimed at protecting users from all types of impersonation and scam campaigns, including deepfake-powered attacks that target high-profile executives and individuals. 

Jason Bramwell