Avoid these AI voice-cloning scams — IRS releases its Dirty Dozen schemes for 2023
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2. As voice-cloning becomes easier, take this one step with your family members to stay safe You get an urgent call from someone you love. They're in danger, and only your money can save them. Before you pay up, read this warning. You could be talking to a scammer using AI voice cloning technology. Tap or click here to defend yourself from AI voice cloning scams. → |
3. 12 tricks the IRS says every taxpayer needs to know about Many scams on the Dirty Dozen list from the IRS center around stealing identifying information from taxpayers. Others may involve larger-than-life affairs like foreign investment and phony real estate deals. Some are easy to avoid. Others might sneak up on you. Here are the top tax scams to watch for this year. Tap or click for help spotting viral tax scams. → |
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