Americans over 60 are a top target for imposter scammers — how to guard against 6 common types of this fraud

Anyone can fall victim to fraud but the elderly may be particularly vulnerable. In 2024, Americans aged 60-plus reported the ...

Gov. Hochul warns of scam refund check calls, messages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is warning the public against scams in connection to the state’s inflation refund checks.

Changes to how Social Security, VA benefits are paid start this week: What to know

The order impacts “all Federal disbursements inclusive of intragovernmental payments, benefits payments, vendor payments, and tax refunds.” That includes any benefits sent out by the Social Security ...

Millions of Facebook users to get share of the platform’s $725M privacy settlement — here’s what to expect

Millions of users were eligible to file claims back in 2023, after lawsuits accused Facebook of mishandling personal data and ...
Niagara Gazette

State warns of scams targeting inflation refund checks

New Yorkers are being warned of scammers who are sending text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to taxpayers in an attempt to spread false information about New York ...

IRS is changing how you get your tax refund: Here’s what to know

IRS makes major change in how you will get your tax refund Sep. 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m. For taxpayers without access to a ...

NYers warned of alleged scheme targeting inflation refund check recipients

Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers of an alleged scheme targeting the recipients of inflation refund checks. State ...
The Gazette

Energy efficiency tax credits will expire this year. Here’s what…

In his role with the Sierra Club's Iowa City Chapter, Tom Carsner has spent a lot of time in recent months thinking and ...