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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.
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
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
One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies. Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days leading ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Fort Pierce company's bid to scam millions in IRS and EPA credits lands GM in jail
One of the heads of a Fort Pierce company is headed to federal prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar scheme to scam ...
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Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies. Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days ...
How to spot phony $1,400 IRS stimulus payment offers and protect your data
The Better Business Bureau warns about phishing attempts in which scammers use the promise of automatic payments for $1,400 ...
Delete’ is one of their favorite terms’: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season
The chaos at the Internal Revenue Service began almost immediately after the first envoy from the Department of Government Efficiency arrived last month at the agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters.
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Virginia man causes $4.5 million loss to IRS, gets more than 6 years in prison for tax, investment fraud
Investigators said Rahim had not filed a personal income tax return since 2012 even though he earned ... more than $1.3 ...
IRS issues warning: Take this tax ‘advice’ and face criminal charges
The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax ...