Scammers often pose as IRS officials and may file fraudulent tax returns before the real taxpayers file. Here's what to know ...

Tax season in 2026 has seen a sharp rise in scams, fueled by confusion over discontinued free filing programs and shifting tax rules. This vulnerability exploits taxpayer anxiety, with fraudsters ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal ...

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Tax scammers use AI voice cloning to impersonate IRS agents, targeting 2.4 million confused filers with sophisticated fraud ...

The Internal Revenue Service said it is seeing several new and recurring scams popping up, including one that is suggesting the IRS is sending out another round of stimulus checks. According to the ...

Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to impersonate the IRS, tax software companies, and even tax preparers through realistic texts, emails, calls, ...

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim. As the Internal Revenue ...

Holiday shopping season is now peak season for tax fraud, and the Internal Revenue Service is warning that criminals are working just as hard as retailers in the final stretch before Christmas.