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Scammers are surging in January, exploiting updated consumer data purchased from brokers to launch targeted attacks. Criminals are leveraging this fresh personal information to create highly convincing schemes during the peak financial season. Two primary tactics are highlighted: fraudulent “account verification” requests and deceptive “tax notices.”
These scams aim to trick consumers into revealing sensitive credentials or making payments, capitalizing on the seasonal stress of tax preparation. By using current data, criminals increase their success rates, making it harder for victims to distinguish between legitimate communications and malicious fraud. Vigilance is critical.
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