From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.
The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to stay alert during tax season as scammers continue targeting financial and personal information through a variety of schemes.
Tax season is prime hunting ground for criminals, and federal officials are urging Americans to stay alert as new schemes continue to evolve. The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a warning ...
An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The Internal Revenue Service Tuesday warned of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who ...
The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about common tax season scams, including fake IRS phone calls, phishing emails and texts, fraudulent tax preparers, identity theft, and tax debt ...
For National Slam the Scam Day, the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, ...
IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.
The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals.