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 scam websites and text impersonating the IRS; how to spot the fakes
Also, watch out for scam texts claiming you qualify for a tax loophole or benefit. There are also scam texts that claim you're eligible for an economic stimulus payment. Zilberstein says that, thanks to technology, these scam texts can even have your name, address, and other personal information.
IRS exposes the ‘Dirty Dozen, here are the top tax scams of 2025-26 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.
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 ...
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 warning: Filing this claim could cost you $5,000 in fines, jail time
Claims and filings that are determined to be frivolous can result in penalties of $5,000 for each copy that claims an ...
IRS warns taxpayers about these ‘dangerous threats’
The Internal Revenue Service's annual "Dirty Dozen" campaign aims to protect taxpayers from falling victim to common tax ...