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Phishing Scams and Online Safety

This living topic delves into the various methods and evolving tactics of online scams, particularly focusing on phishing scams. It covers new threats such as AI-driven phishing tools like WormGPT, deceptive practices like Facebook 'like farming,' and the persistent issue of fake emails from reputed organizations like Bank of America and TurboTax. The content emphasizes the importance of vigilance, skepticism, and proper reporting to mitigate these threats. It also highlights the inadequacies in corporate responses to phishing reports and offers tips for individual users to protect themselves online.

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IRS warns cryptocurrency holders about fake compliance portal scam

The scammers are using letters instead of email or texts

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The IRS is warning cryptocurrency holders about fake letters directing them to a nonexistent “Digital Asset Compliance Portal.”

QR codes in the letters lead to a website that imitates IRS.gov and seeks wallet details, exchange credentials and personal information.

Recipients should avoid responding, verify communications through IRS.gov and report suspected fraud to IRS Criminal Investigation.

The IRS is alerting cryptocurrency holders to a mail-based phishing campaign desi...

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