Can You Claim Theft Loss Deductions Related To Internet Scams?
In instances of online fraud, it is not uncommon for victims to turn to their tax professionals for guidance on whether they may claim a theft loss deduction.
Source: forbes.com
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Fargo teacher scammed out of $15,000 comes out of retirement to teach again
At 78 years old, Angie Olson is "right at home" in the classroom. Friends and family are now rallying around her after a scammer robbed her of much of her retirement money.
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House Springs man loses $2,020 in rental scam on Oct. 26 | Police Fire
A 52-year-old House Springs man who was staying at an Arnold hotel fell victim to an alleged internet rental scam between Oct. 20 and Oct. 26 and lost more than $2,000
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Duluth man gets prison time for international money laundering
A judge rejected Charles Obije's request for probation, but stopped short of imposing the term requested by federal prosecutors.
Source: duluthnewstribune.com
Hundreds of Thousands Trafficked into Southeast Asian Scam Centers, UN Says
Digital scam operations are generating billions of U.S. dollars in revenue each year, the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a new report.
Source: thediplomat.com
Byron woman scammed out of $16k by internet thieves
A 66-year-old Byron woman had $16,000 stolen after scammers told her that her iPad was compromised.
Source: postbulletin.com
She Left a Holocaust Survivor 'Penniless and Betrayed'
The Florida woman who "deceived an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, maliciously draining his life savings so she could become a millionaire through fraud," will pay for...
Source: newser.com
Court sends picker, two others to prison for internet — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Thursday, July 20, 2023 convicted and sentenced Kelly Alakpa to prison for fraud. Alakpa, 31, who claims to be a businessman, was arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for offences bordering on retention of proceeds […]
Source: guardian.ng
Bengaluru entrepreneur's response to a scammer offering a job on WhatsApp is viral
The scammer offered the a fake job and asked her to like and subscribe to a YouTube video to get paid.
Source: moneycontrol.com
Elon Musk Impersonator Convinces Florida School Principal to Write Him a $100,000 Check
A school principal from Oakhill, Florida fell victim to a scammer who pretended to be Elon Musk as she was convinced to send $100,000 from the school’s account.
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