Ways to spot government agency impersonation scams
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ 

March 17, 2022

View online  |  Join Komando Community

Logo
Don’t fall for these malware-filled emails impersonating the IRS

Don’t fall for these malware-filled emails impersonating the IRS

There are many ways for cybercriminals to steal your details or fool you into handing over information. But the most effective method is through phishing emails. So, as tax season slowly comes to a close, scammers are at it again, impersonating the IRS and FTC. We'll explain what's happening and how to avoid falling victim.

Tap or click for ways to spot these tricky phishing scams. →

The perfect laptop, handpicked for you

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

TAKE THE QUIZ →

 

More from Komando.com

Crypto Tip: Simple mistake costs man $120K - Don't let it happen to you

Beyond losing your cryptocurrency to the market's fluctuating mood, you can also be wiped out in minutes by scammers and hackers. One investor lost more than $120,000 when his wallets were hacked. He attributes the loss to a misclick. We have the story of what happened and ways to protect your finances.

Delete your selfies from ID.me - You don't need this to do your taxes

The IRS contracted third-party company ID.me to verify the identity of taxpayers through facial recognition. However, after severe backlash from politicians and digital rights advocates, the IRS backtracked. So, if you uploaded selfies, here's how you can delete them.

Zoom class-action settlement: Claim your share today before it's too late

Have you ever paid for a Zoom Meetings App subscription? Depending on the date, you could be eligible for a payment. Even if you've never dropped a dime on the app, you could still make cash if you used Zoom within a certain period. Here's what you need to know to get your piece of the pie.

 
 

🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING

The best DVRs for cable cutters

So you’ve cut the cable. How can you record your shows without your cable-owned DVR? Listen to this one-minute episode for a few helpful solutions.

Subscribe wherever you listen:

iTunes Google Play Spotify Pandora Pandora Stitcher
 

MUST-SEE VIDEO

What dinosaurs actually looked like

What dinosaurs actually looked like

When you think of dinosaurs, you probably envision giant, scaled reptiles from movies like "Jurassic Park." But recent studies say that's not the case, and dinosaurs' actual appearance might shock you.

SPONSORED BY 

Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTank

Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTank

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports and tax forms? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. →

 

NEWS   PODCASTS   
HOW-TOS   COMMUNITY

Follow us on Facebook!   Follow us on Twitter!   Follow us on Instagram!   Watch us on YouTube!