IRS, Scammers and tax

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.
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.
IRS exposes the ‘Dirty Dozen,’ the top tax scams you can’t afford to ignore
As taxpayers begin to file their returns, the IRS has shared its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of scams and schemes that could cost you thousands.
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
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 ...
5 tax scams to watch for this tax season — and how to stay safe
Anyone with a phone or an email address knows financial scammers are relentless — and tax season is perhaps the worst time of year for scams, as millions of Americans anxiously gather their most private financial information to send to the IRS.
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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 ...
Man says scammer stole $280K from retirement account and now he has tax problems on top of huge loss
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — A senior citizen says his entire savings for retirement was wiped out by criminals posing as the ...
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 ...
Scammers stole their savings, and then the tax bill arrived
The bills arise because victims pulled from individual retirement accounts or 401(k) plans, where money is taxed when it’s ...
Scam alert: This is how thieves might try to steal your tax refund or other money
The IRS just released its “dirty dozen,” an annual list of the top 12 ways tax filers could get ripped off. It also lists ...
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 ...