IRS, tax and Scammers

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 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 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
Watch out for this IRS scam promising an ‘economic impact payment’
It’s tax season–and that means scammers are posing as the IRS. Emails, calls and text messages claim you’re eligible for an “economic impact payment” and look like they’re from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Unveils 2025 Dirty Dozen: Top Tax Scams to Watch Out For
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list, highlighting the most prevalent tax scams threatening taxpayers in 2025. From phishing emails to fraudulent claims for tax credits, these scams are a persistent threat,
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
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 ...
How scammers use AI to clone fake IRS Website. Here’s other scams to look out for.
Tax Day is now just one month away. But as the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more ...
When it doubt, check it out: Don’t fall for these common IRS scams this tax season
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money. One ...
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IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has issued a new warning to Americans about the "Dirty Dozen" tax scams, an annual list of the most common and ...
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Virginia man causes $4.5 million loss to IRS, gets more than 6 years in prison for tax, investment fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said a federal judge sentenced a businessman from Virginia to 78 months in prison after ...
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Former IRS agent, 80, guilty of scamming $1.5 million from Santa Rosa woman
An 80-year-old Los Angeles woman and former IRS agent was found guilty of 24 felony charges in the Sonoma County Superior ...
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Ghost preparers and spear phishing: Here’s the tax scams to avoid
Email and text scams are common examples of fraudsters trying to lure victims into providing them with personal and ...
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South Florida tax preparer charged with $2 million IRS fraud scheme
A South Florida tax preparer appeared in federal court on Wednesday to face allegations of filing false income tax returns.