by Lori Bowden | Oct 3, 2024 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter
While the use of paper checks has greatly diminished, thieves still view them as a source for stealing revenue. In fact, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warns that many thieves are returning to old-fashioned financial theft, using paper checks. That’s one...
by Lori Bowden | Jun 1, 2024 | Fraud, Individuals, Newsletter
Scam artists seek new ways to steal financial data and money from vulnerable people in any season. Such fraudulent activities often target older adults. Here are three ways to help prevent elder financial abuse and fraud, whether you’re in this age bracket or you...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter, Tax
Starting January 1, 2024, many companies will need to follow the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), established under the National Defense Act in 2021. This Act requires these companies to reveal information about people who own or control them, known as Beneficial...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Nov 3, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter, Tax
Recently, the IRS halted processing of claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), due to a high volume of fraudulent claims. The moratorium is through at least the end of 2023. ERC claims already filed are now subject to longer processing, including heightened...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Aug 9, 2023 | Business, Fraud, Newsletter
The rise of “ERTC Mills” has caused widespread confusion and increased the potential for fraud. These entities exploit the system, intensifying the risk of deception. While these mills charge for basic clerical duties, their agreements often specify that...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jan 7, 2022 | Fraud, Individuals, Newsletter
There’s never an off-season when it comes to scammers and thieves who want to trick people into scamming them out of money, stealing their personal information, or talking them into engaging in questionable behavior with their taxes. While scam attempts...
