FBI Tech Tuesday: Tech Support Fraud [AUDIO]

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Tech Support Fraud [AUDIO]

This is a scam in which the fraudster tries to convince you that you need his help fixing your computer or other device. He claims you have some dreaded – and usually non-existent – problem. He will ask you to pay him with a credit or debit card, electronic funds transfer, gift card or even virtual currency. Once you do, he says he just needs you to give him remote access to your device, and he will have that pretend-problem fixed in no time.

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Elder Fraud Part 2

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Elder Fraud Part 2

We are looking at a different kind of financial fraud by someone who is close to the victim. This can be a relative, caregiver or other acquaintance who takes advantage of a senior's trusting nature or declining health and cognitive abilities. In fact, the Department of Justice believes about a quarter of all older Americans who are subject of a fraud attempt will actually be victimized.

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Elder Fraud

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FBI Tech Tuesday: Elder Fraud

An estimated 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day ... creating a large pool of potential victims for fraudsters looking to cash in on seniors' savings accounts. In fact, the Department of Justice estimates that older adults lose more than $3 billion each year to financial scams.

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Defending Against W-2 Theft

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Defending Against W-2 Theft

We are still a good month away from April's tax filing deadline -- but this is prime time for scam artists looking to cash in on your personal tax information. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center recently issued an updated warning for businesses and employees to be on the watch for W-2 theft. If a cyber thief gets ahold of your W-2, he now has the ability to file your tax return -- and get your refund -- before you do. He also has access to a great deal of personally identifiable information including your Social Security number... and that can lead to a whole host of other frauds.

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