The deadline for Tax Day is fast approaching this Monday, and fraudsters are taking advantage of the situation to send out fake letters requesting personal information in exchange for a supposed refund. These letters even include the IRS letterhead, making them appear authentic. The Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that assists victims of scams, warns that advances in technology such as artificial intelligence have made it easier for fraudsters to target individuals.
Lori Houy of Channel 11 News has more information on this scam, which will be reported through 7 a.m. on Channel 11 Morning News. Anyone who falls victim to these scams is encouraged to report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Stay informed with breaking news alerts by downloading the free WPXI News app. You can also follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter for updates on this and other news stories.
Meanwhile, authorities have found the body of a missing Beaver County man in the Monongahela River in Elizabeth Township. Two suspects have been charged after a brutal attack on a 60-year-old man inside his Sewickley home. An airline is now offering service from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia for half the cost of traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A new bill has been proposed to expand Pennsylvania’s distracted driving law. Keep up-to-date with these stories and more by downloading the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts.
