IRS, Scammers and tax

Scammers using AI to create fake IRS sites. Here's other scams to watch out for.
As the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. You could still be at risk even if you've already filed.
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
Watch Out for These 6 Dirty and Dangerous Tax Scams the IRS Revealed
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2025 tax season on Jan. 27, which not only means that thousands of people began filing their tax returns, but also means that scammers are
Watch out for this IRS scam promising an ‘economic impact payment’
It’s tax season–and that means scammers are posing as the IRS. Emails, calls and text messages claim you’re eligible for an “economic impact payment” and look like they’re from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS warns of increase in tax-related scams
The IRS is warning taxpayers about an increase in tax-related scams as the tax season begins. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Sign up for our Newsletters Experts say "ghost preparers" are posing as legitimate tax preparers,
IRS Unveils 2025 Dirty Dozen: Top Tax Scams to Watch Out For
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list, highlighting the most prevalent tax scams threatening taxpayers in 2025. From phishing emails to fraudulent claims for tax credits, these scams are a persistent threat,
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
IRS exposes the ‘Dirty Dozen,’ the top tax scams you can’t afford to ignore
The due date for filing your taxes is exactly one month away, and as people begin to file, scammers start to follow. The Internal Revenue Service wants to ensure taxpayers know what to watch out for when completing their returns this year.
When it doubt, check it out: Don’t fall for these common IRS scams this tax season
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money. One ...
Scam alert: This is how thieves might try to steal your tax refund or other money
Humans are so creative, so persistent. Take thieves, frauds and scammers. As long as there are dollars in someone’s bank ...
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IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
Among the most pressing concerns this year are phishing and smishing scams, where fraudsters pose as the IRS or other ...
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Top 12 tax season scams to avoid
"People think they're getting kind of a cheat sheet or a shortcut," personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox said. "And ...
Tax scams are getting sneakier - 10 ways to protect yourself before it's too late
Almost half of people polled by McAfee say they or someone they know has received a text or phone call from a scammer ...