US EditionTax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year
- Scammers may exploit uncertainty from job cuts at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, increasing risks for taxpayers.
- The IRS warns that it will never contact individuals via email, text, or social media to request personal information.
- Scammers are using more sophisticated methods, fueled by the rise of generative artificial intelligence, raising concerns among consumers.
- Experts suggest filing taxes early to prevent scams and advise maintaining vigilance without panicking.
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Tax season is a prime time for scams. Here's how to protect yourself
With millions of Americans sharing personal and financial information, tax season is a prime time for scammers to steal not just your refund but also your identity, experts say. Underscoring the growing sophistication of scams targeting taxpayers, Americans lost $9.1 billion in fraud from tax and financial crimes in 2024, the IRS reported. A simple way to avoid getting scammed is to ignore urgent-looking messages that claim to be from the govern…
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Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year
There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. Unfortunately, that also makes it a prime time for scams.
Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues.
There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams.Year-round, fraudsters may use a handful of common tactics to try to steal your identity, money or other sensitive information. As you prepare your annual tax return, due April 15, experts stress it’s important to be extra vigilant.This year, scammers might take particular advantage of uncertainty stemming from recent workforce cuts
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