Harry Samler

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Harry Samler

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - According to the Federal Trade Commission, toll-related phishing scams ranked among the top five text-based frauds in 2024. In 2025, the problem is getting worse. The scam often begins with a text claiming you owe a small fee for an unpaid toll. With summer travel increasing, some people may assume the message is legitimate and pay. But it’s a trap. Toll agencies across the United States do not request payments via text message.

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Harry Samler

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - If you’re searching online for tickets to a concert or sporting event, think twice before clicking on the first link that appears in your search. An Atlanta man learned the hard way after he searched for Wilco tickets at the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park — and ended up paying double the price on an unofficial aftermarket ticket site. The viewer thought he was buying through the official venue site.

2 weeks ago | walb.com | Harry Samler

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Millions of Americans are facing the harsh financial reality: student loan defaults are destroying their credit scores. This week, the US Department of Education (DOE) issued a two-week warning for borrowers to resolve their overdue balances. For those unable to pay, the consequences are severe and swift. “American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said.

1 month ago | wctv.tv | Harry Samler

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - As Tax Day looms just a week away for most Americans, Georgia residents have more time to file their tax returns this year due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The new deadline is May 1, 2025, giving Georgia taxpayers an extra two weeks to submit their returns. Why the extension? The extension follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Joe Biden after Hurricane Helene swept through the Southeast in October 2024.

1 month ago | wrdw.com | Harry Samler

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As Tax Day looms just a week away for most Americans, Georgia residents have more time to file their tax returns this year due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The new deadline is May 1, 2025, giving Georgia taxpayers an extra two weeks to submit their returns. The extension follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Joe Biden after Hurricane Helene swept through the Southeast in October 2024.