EPISODE · Apr 12, 2017 · 9 MIN
Tax Scams Are Absurdly Common. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
Filing and paying taxes can be frustrating enough without the looming threat of identity theft and refund fraud. But tax scams have become so prevalent, you’ve likely received a bogus call, text message, or email in the last few years. As painful as it is to add another item on the tax to-do list this year, working to protect yourself from cons and digital attacks could really save you money and time. The scams work a few ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Filing and paying taxes can be frustrating enough without the looming threat of identity theft and refund fraud. But tax scams have become so prevalent, you’ve likely received a bogus call, text message, or email in the last few years. As painful as it is to add another item on the tax to-do list this year, working to protect yourself from cons and digital attacks could really save you money and time. The scams work a few ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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