IRS, tax and scams

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
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.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days leading up to April 15 are a terrific time of the year to engage in tax scams and schemes. Anyone who is distracted when they're worrying ...
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 ...