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Avoid Tax Scams During Tax Season
Time is running out to file taxes and the IRS is warning some filers of a popular scam this time of year.
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Time is running out to file taxes and the IRS is warning some filers of a popular scam this time of year.
As technology evolves, so do the criminals who use it. One area being highlighted this week is the ever-changing crime of identity theft. One problem is there are so many different forms.
A new smartphone app may help reduce the chances of identity and credit card theft and simplify the dining out experience.
Identity thieves are getting credit card numbers and using them to buy gift cards which are much more difficult to trace.
In a new Hollywood comedy called "Identity Thief" with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy the crime is central to the plot.
Police say two women went on an identity theft crime spree that spread from Colorado to Illinois. One woman has been arrested and the other is still on the loose.
Six people have been sentenced for committing identity theft and racketeering with the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act.
Police in Denver are worried about the growing number of cases of people impersonating police officer and other businesses over the phone.
Social Security numbers appear on Medicare cards. Federal legislation proposed last year would have changed that, but it failed.
Identity thieves are filing people's taxes and stealing the refund money. It's become the biggest scam of the tax season.
A nurse who stole patients' identities will not go to jail but will serve 6 years in community corrections.
The man known as the Break Room Bandit is now charged with burglary and identity theft.
The police chief of Platteville in Weld County has resigned and is now facing embezzlement and identity theft charges.
Investigators call it "a prolific criminal enterprise" and now the identity theft ring has been shut down.
Police are asking for help finding five more people they say were involved in an identity theft ring.
Jefferson County investigators say Cassandra Ghirardi stole from people's mailboxes and then used their personal information to create phony checks.
Coloradans are among the hundreds or possibly thousands of people who have been contacted by scammers who are phishing for bank account information.
A scam that targets customers of Wells Fargo has started to appear in Colorado.
The two suspects in a strange Denver case that involved going out for a night of partying while their dead friend was in the car are talking about what happened.
One of the two men accused of driving to bars with the body of their dead friend says it was no "Weekend at Bernie's," referring to a movie with a similar storyline.
A Denver judge has issued a bench warrant for a man accused of stealing his dead friend's identity.
A former nurse is accused of rifling through dozens of records that contained medical and financial information about patients and staff, and then opening fraudulent credit card accounts.
A seventh member of the Aurora City Council has fallen victim to identity theft.
Police in Aurora are investigating a scam that has targeted six city council members. The victims discovered that someone used their personal information to buy high-priced electronics.
A massive shredder tore apart documents containing personal information at the Jefferson County District Attorney's Safety Fair.
Popular Mexican restaurant Los Dos Potrillos announces a new location in Denver.
NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The mother of a woman who went on a date with Dr. Stephen Matthews, 36, testified Thursday morning that after seeing her daughter following the date, she suspected there was a big problem.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Popular Mexican restaurant Los Dos Potrillos announces a new location in Denver.
The mother of a woman who went on a date with Dr. Stephen Matthews, 36, testified Thursday morning that after seeing her daughter following the date, she suspected there was a big problem.
A new traffic law that will go into effect in Colorado next month is focused on motorcycles. The new law concerns lane filtering, which is significantly different than lane splitting.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
A total of 20 e-bikes are available at three pickup and dropoff sites throughout Chatfield State Park.
Meteorologist Dayle Cedars has your Thursday forecast
Teens excavate City Park as part of a student science scholars program through the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
A new traffic law that will go into effect in Colorado next month is focused on motorcycles. The new law concerns lane filtering, which is significantly different than lane splitting.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
This year's Cheyenne Frontier Days has something special for the whole family, especially when it comes to fair food.
NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field Friday night and fans will have a new way to eat ice cream.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look at the 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees, who will be celebrated for their lifetime artistic achievements and impact on American culture.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Usha Vance introduced husband JD Vance at the RNC, telling the delegates that when she met him at Yale Law School, his "idea of a good time was playing with puppies and watching the movie 'Babe.'"
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.