IRS, Scams and Tax Season

IRS identifies most dangerous tax scams that can delay your refund. Here are 5 to avoid
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
Fake tax refunds, credits, debt? IRS scams targeting taxpayers
Fake IRS scammers will try to trick you out of your refund money, personal info, and more during tax season. Here are the warning signs to know.
IRS 'Dirty Dozen' scams: red flags to watch out for
Tax season is upon us, and the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to remain wary when filing their taxes this season. They released their annual
IRS warns of potential tax scams during 2025 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about an increase in scams targeting individuals during the 2025 filing season. The IRS is urging taxpayers to be cautious and aware of the various fraud schemes circulating this year.
How to Avoid Scams This Tax Season (5 Scams to Watch Out For)
With tax season upon us, scammers are out in full-force. Keep reading to find out how to avoid scams this tax season, and keep your refund and personal information safe.
IRS releases annual 'dirty dozen' list of tax scams
Tax season brings a list of scams to watch out for that the Internal Revenue Service calls “the dirty dozen.” It’s a warning for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for schemes that threaten financial information.
IRS stimulus check scam: Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con
The Better Business Bureau has revealed that scammers are attempting a brand-new phishing scam which is designed to obtain sensitive information.
Beware Of This New Stimulus Check Scam That Looks Like A Legit Text From The IRS
In the latest scheme, scammers are texting people about a stimulus check in order to get them to give up their personal ...
IRS Scam Messages Surge: What To Do if You Get One
According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in ...
IRS tax scams continue to wreak havoc on everyday consumers
The IRS, The Better Business Bureau, and a local tax expert Hershovitz talked to all agree that the best way to avoid scams ...
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Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, Better Business Bureau warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
Chillicothe Chief of Police shares red flags to avoid scams
CHILLICOTHE ― Multiple scams have been reported in Chillicothe since the year began, but Chief of Police Ron Meyers has some ...
DOGE presses to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax records
Officials with Elon Musk’s group say they want to search for fraud. Privacy law bars the IRS from disclosing tax information ...
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Are You Getting Unclaimed Stimulus Money? Sorry, but It's Probably a Scam
It might feel like your lucky day if you get a text from the IRS saying you have an unclaimed stimulus check. Unfortunately, ...
With up to 15,000 IRS workers facing layoffs, is now the time to cheat on your taxes?
When I saw a headline that up to 15,000 Internal Revenue Service workers could be laid off, my first thought was this could be a tax cheater’s paradise. The IRS is already woefully understaffed. It ...