scams

Word to the wise, Poison fans: It's a bad idea to give a stranger your bank information, especially if he's pretending to be Bret Michaels.

Here's round two of the 12 nastiest tax scams out there. Be aware of what the crooks will try to pull over on you!

Next time you look at your bank or credit card statement, check it thoroughly because of a new scam. Thieves are taking and charging small amounts -- less than $10 -- at a time so the charges go unnoticed.

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That’s not always a good thing. Paper waste can be a treasure trove for thieves – and a major headache for businesses. I have heard of businesses going out of business because they were not careful with their employees and customers personal data ...

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the "Dirty Dozen" schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency.