Protecting Yourself this Tax Season
March 4, 2024 – Fox 11 News Los Angeles
The Better Business Bureau reports that taxpayers lost $5.7 billion in 2022 due to scams and fraud, as tax crimes surged during filing season. Victor Wieczorek, Vice President, AppSec and Threat & Attack Simulation at GuidePoint Security said consumers should be wary of all sorts of scams and tells us what you need to know to protect yourself.
One of the biggest tips is to double verify that you’re where you believe you are on the internet. Use common, well known technologies. Use search terms that are well versed, and always look for other opinions on software and services before you consume them. Keys like common misspellings or errant characters that might look a little bit off. Trust and verify any technology or software you’re looking for.
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