Many businesses routinely advertise free Wi-Fi access. While this is certainly a convenient way to stay connected, it does come with major risks. Why? Hackers can rig their PCs to allow you to browse the…

Identity theft is a growing risk in the digital world.  It has become harder and harder to protect your information online.  It is important to take extreme caution with your personal information during tax season…

Scam artists are constantly on the lookout for new ways to defraud the public so it’s important to know the latest schemes, and to be vigilant. Here are two to watch out for.   Workplace…

Cash theft ranks as one of the most common frauds perpetrated on small businesses, according to a 2018 report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). To ensure your business is protected from theft,…

The IRS is expanding a pilot program that uses Identity Protection Personal Information Numbers (IP PINs) to provide an extra layer of security for taxpayers. The program can be used by residents of the District…

The class action settlement process for those impacted by the 2017 Equifax data breach has started. As a refresher, more than 145 million US consumers had their social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and credit…

Beware of this Fraud Attempt Scammers are back at it this summer, trying to lure confidential information from unsuspecting individual and taxpayers. The IRS has recently issued a consumer alert due to the most recent…

Each year, employees steal about $40 billion from American businesses. Unfortunately, nonprofit organizations are among these businesses. To avoid internal theft, put these basic control and accounting procedures into effect. 1. Financial monitoring system. Prepare…