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Tax Day Arrives With Surge In Scams: How To Stay Safe Tax Day Arrives With Surge In Scams: How To Stay Safe
Tax Day Arrives With Surge In Scams: How To Stay Safe As the tax filing deadline arrives on Wednesday, April 15, the IRS is urging taxpayers to remain vigilant against a wave of increasingly sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are employing new technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to deceive taxpayers and steal personal information or money. Here are the top scams to watch out for as the deadline nears: AI-Powered Impersonation Scams Voice Cloning, Fake Videos: Scammers are using AI to mimic the voices of IRS officials or create fake videos, making their calls and messages appear more credible and urgent. AI-Generated Phishing: AI e…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity' Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity'
Middletown HS Grad Bret Maher Dies Suddenly, Donates Organs In 'Final Act Of Generosity' Bret Maher, a well-loved Port Monmouth man known for his strength both in and out of the gym, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26. He was 34 years old. Bret was born in Long Branch and raised in Middletown, where he played football at Middletown High School South, according to his obituary on the Shore Point Funeral Home website. A four-year starter and a standout on the school's championship team, Bret had a passion for powerlifting, which led him to set a bench press record and inspire others with his dedication to fitness. After high school, Bret went on to Kean University, where he…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million after he was accused of not disclosing payment agreements related to sexual misconduct with two women, officials said. McMahon, WWE's former executive chairman and CEO, reached the agreement related to charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The SEC said McMahon concealed the "hush money" payments, creating discrepancies in WWE's financial reports. McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse $1,330…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says
Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says A Macy’s employee misstated up to $154 million in delivery expenses over several years, the company just said. The development forced the retailer to delay its third-quarter earnings report. The employee, whose name has not been released, has been fired. According to the company, the employee responsible for accounting small package delivery expenses made erroneous accrual entries to conceal the costs from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the most recent quarter. During that time, Macy’s reported a total of $4.36 billion in delivery expenses. The company conducted an independent investi…

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by Joe Lombardi