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

As returns are sent off, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money.

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

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

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

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the IRS actually contacts people can help you avoid becoming a victim.

Tax scams are often as predictable as taxes themselves; they reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin, but the ...

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