Fraud schemes keep getting more sophisticated, and criminals are keeping seniors in their sights. But a special agent in charge at the IRS tells KDKA people can take action to protect themselves, their information and their money.
In the case of a Mount Lebanon woman who was scammed, it all started on her laptop with a bright pop-up screen and a loud alarm sound.
“They said that they had found child pornography on her computer,” said the woman’s daughter, who didn’t want to reveal her identity because she said her mother feels humiliated. “They wanted to help her get this taken care of and removed so that she wouldn’t get into trouble.”
