Program Notes for the 4th Week of the Month

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This Week’s Tip or Trick

Be smart with your tax return and your relationships.
  by Costco Anywhere Visa® Card

Expecting a bill or nice refund from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Scammers are ramping up their efforts to dupe you. Remain vigilant and check out current tax scams the IRS has identified this season:

IRS impersonators
The IRS will not initiate contact with you by email or social media to request personal information. Phone scams impersonating the IRS often make legal threats. The IRS does not leave urgent messages and does not demand payment via gift card or crypto currency.

Social media tax tips
Be wary of tax advice found on social media as it can potentially misguide you regarding eligibility for credits or refunds. Dishonest or uninformed tax preparers misrepresent rules for claiming credits which can lead to you filing an incorrect return.

Guaranteed return on investment (ROI)
Scammers promote too good to be true investment returns, often through crypto, offshore platforms, or “tax-saving” programs and push urgent deposits for you to take advantage of “limited-time offers”. All legitimate investments come with a risk of loss. Check the firm with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) before investing and use verified investment platforms only.

Are they really that into you?
Romance scammers prey on the heartstrings, leaving their targets emotionally and financially scarred. By developing a relationship, building trust and asking for money to help them out of distress — these scammers convince you to hand over your tax refund or life’s savings. Never send or accept funds from someone you’ve only met online without verifying their identity.

Stay vigilant to protect your account
Bookmark our site, citi.com/fraudprevention, and visit often for the latest updates on common scams and how to spot them. If you think you may have been targeted for a scam, report it at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

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Bitwarden Tip

Automated TOTP Copy: If you use Bitwarden’s built-in authenticator, the TOTP verification code is automatically copied to your clipboard immediately after you autofill your username and password.

How it works

• If a login item uses the Bitwarden integrated authenticator for TOTPs, and you autofill using:
  • Inline menu
  • Fill button
  • Context menu
  • Keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl or Cmd + Shift + L)
• The TOTP is automatically copied to your clipboard after autofill. You can then paste it into the verification field using   Ctrl or Cmd + V

On Android and iOS, Bitwarden also automatically copies the TOTP to your clipboard after autofill. You can paste it into the TOTP field (for example, long-press the field on mobile to paste)

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