Category Archives: Scams
Common Sense Helps Atlanta Taxpayers Avoid Income Tax Scams
As if it isn’t bad enough that Uncle Sam could take some of your hard-earned dollars, now scam artists want some too. Tax frauds work because cash-strapped taxpayers are desperate for a way to lower tax bills – and are therefore more willing to let their guard down, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. But this is… Read More »
Common Sense Can Help Chicago Taxpayers Fend Off Scams This Tax Season
The IRS might not be the only group taking your money this tax season. A growing number of scam artists are preying on the desperation of stressed-out taxpayers to make a quick buck, according to Chicago bankruptcy lawyers. Sometimes it’s by promising you an easy way to lower your tax bill. Other times it’s by… Read More »
Chicago Residents Find Ways to Avoid Identity Theft during the 2010 Census
There’s a reason you might want to fill out your 2010 Census carefully and soon. And it’s not just because doing so can help your community get more federal funding, according to Chicago bankruptcy lawyers. Dragging your feet increases the chances that a census worker will call to check up on you. That in itself… Read More »
Atlanta Residents Can Avoid 2010 Census Scams by Using Caution
What’s more important than filling out the 2010 U.S. Census? Making sure that the form you’re filling out is actually the census – and not an attempt to steal your identity, according to Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. Now, this isn’t meant to discourage you from participating in the census. Remember, the more people that get counted… Read More »
Good Passwords Can Protect Chicago Computer Users From Identity Theft
Most folks would never leave the house without locking their front door. But many of us are essentially doing the same thing with our computer, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. A recent study found that the most common password is still – surprise – 123456. Other passwords are often too short and use common terms like… Read More »