In 2026, tax scams are more convincing than ever, using AI, stolen data, and fake credentials. Here are some tips to help ...

The FBI warns scammers are impersonating government agencies during tax season, urging people to file early, protect personal data and report internet crime ...

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...

WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF TAX SEASON, AND EXPERTS WARN THIS IS OFTEN WHEN SCAMMERS WILL RAMP UP THEIR ACTIVITY AND PREY ON THOSE TRYING TO FILE THEIR TAXES. IF MESSAGES TO GET YOUR TAXES DONE NOW ARE ...

Scammers are circulating fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service, urging individuals to be cautious.

AI is making tax scams harder to spot, with fake IRS messages, voice‑cloned calls and phony preparers targeting filers. Slow ...

With taxpayers seeing larger refunds so far this season, consumer experts are warning that scammers are trying to cash in. Early filing data from the Internal Revenue Service show the average tax ...

"These changes will address historic challenges the IRS has faced," according to the federal agency of the United States government.

This tax season, scammers are using artificial intelligence, stolen data, voice cloning, deepfake video and even legitimate tax preparer credentials to manufacture trust.

Scammers love tax season. We asked seven fraud experts to offer practical advice for spotting a tax scam—and staying safe when filing.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission warned that it has seen a “big wave” of phone scams in which fraudsters claim to be from the IRS.