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Elderly Americans Lose $745M to Scams in 2025 So Far

Americans age 60 and older have lost more than $745 million to scams in the first three months of 2025, nearly $200 million more than at the same point last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Newsweek has reached out to the FTC for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters Scams […]

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IRS Warns Americans of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Season Scams

The IRS has issued a new warning to Americans about the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams, an annual list of the most common and dangerous schemes that taxpayers should watch out for during tax season. Why It Matters Falling victim to a tax scam can result in serious financial losses, stolen identities, and even legal trouble. […]

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