Arrr, me hearties! Aye, beware the treacherous waters of tax season, where each state be tryin' to plunder yer booty!
2024-04-11
Avast ye mateys! Beware the scoundrels tryin' to swindle ye with tax-return tricks! A wise expert from a cybersecurity band o' buccaneers says to submit yer taxes promptly to avoid bein' plundered by these scallywags. Fair winds to ye, and may the treasure be with ye!
Arr matey, we be less than a week away from the tax deadline, and McAfee be sharin' new data on tax season to keep ye safe. With tax return scams on the rise, rushin' to get yer taxes done before the deadline can make ye vulnerable to scallywags lookin' to loot yer treasure.So, how can ye use tax filin' software to get yer taxes done on time while protectin' yerself from these scams? Steve Grobman of McAfee says filin' on time be key to avoidin' these scams.Tax scams be gettin' trickier, with scallywags impersonatin' IRS officials, sendin' phishin' emails, or committin' tax-related identity theft. McAfee blocked over a million malicious tax-related links in February alone.To protect yerself, use tax software wisely, be wary of scams, and file early. Be cautious of phishin' emails and use antivirus protection to guard against malware. Scallywags be usin' AI to make their scams more convincin', so stay alert.If ye be a victim of a scam, report it to the IRS, check yer accounts, freeze credit, and consider identity theft protection services. As tax season approaches, be vigilant in protectin' yer information from these crafty scallywags.For more tips and alerts, subscribe to the CyberGuy Report Newsletter and stay savvy in the fight against cyber piracy!