Tag: Scams

IRS Phone Call Scam – How to Spot and Avoid

In recent years, scammers have been impersonating IRS agents and calling unsuspecting victims, stating that you owe money, or are subject to a lawsuit because you did not file your taxes correctly. Usually they will ask you for personally identifiable information, such as your Social Security Number (SSN), and credit card or payment details. These calls are common, because many times the unfortunate reality is that they work. In fact, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reported that more than 15,800 victims have sent in excess of $80 million to IRS scammers…continue reading →
Blocking Nuisance Callers on Rogers Cellular Network

Blocking Nuisance Callers on Rogers Cellular Network

  Are you using Rogers Cellular as your cell phone carrier? Are you tired of receiving nuisance phone calls from telemarketers, pranksters, or even abusive callers? In this article we look at the various options available to you to prevent these unwanted intrusions into your life. We will also look at the ways you can report these calls to the relevant authorities. 1. Call Manager Rogers Cellular offers their own call blocking service for $5 per month. This allows a User to block any phone number they do not wish to receive incoming calls from.…continue reading →