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Did you know that OneNote documents might be concealing malicious software? Cybercriminals are now playing a devious new game, and if you open the wrong file, you could bust the door wide for them. Microsoft security warnings have been tailored against this new exploit, but the battle has already been lost if you ignore them.

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.

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.

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