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Scams to Look Out for During Tax Season (And How to Protect Yourself)

Tax Season Scams Are on the Rise

Every year during tax season, scammers ramp up efforts to steal personal information, tax refunds, and stimulus payments from individuals, families, and small businesses. These scams often impersonate the IRS, tax preparers, or financial institutions and can arrive via email, phone calls, text messages, or social media.

Knowing what to watch for is the best way to protect yourself and your finances.

Common Tax Season Scams to Watch Out For

1️⃣ IRS Impersonation Scams

Scammers pose as IRS agents, claiming you owe back taxes or penalties and demanding immediate payment.

🚩 Red Flags

Threats of arrest, deportation, or license suspension Requests for payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfer Robocalls or aggressive language

✅ What to Know

The IRS never initiates contact by phone, text, email, or social media.

2️⃣ Phishing Emails & Fake IRS Messages

Fraudulent emails and texts claim to be from the IRS or tax software companies and ask you to “verify” information.

🚩 Red Flags

Misspelled URLs or suspicious links Requests for Social Security numbers or banking info Urgent subject lines like “Immediate Action Required”

✅ Tip

Never click unknown links. The IRS communicates primarily by U.S. mail.

3️⃣ Fake Tax Preparers

Unlicensed or dishonest preparers may promise huge refunds or charge fees based on your refund amount.

🚩 Red Flags

Refusal to sign your tax return Asking you to sign a blank return Requests to deposit refunds into their own account

✅ Tip

Use an IRS-credentialed tax professional and verify credentials at IRS.gov.

4️⃣ Refund Theft & Identity Theft

Scammers file fraudulent returns using stolen personal information to claim refunds.

🚩 Red Flags

IRS notice stating a return was already filed Unexpected refund deposits Denied e-filing due to duplicate filing

✅ Tip

File early and use an IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN).

5️⃣ Fake Charity Scams

Scammers exploit generosity by creating fake charities, especially after disasters or during crises.

🚩 Red Flags

Pressure to donate immediately Requests for donations via cash, gift cards, or apps No official charity documentation

✅ Tip

Verify charities through the IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search.

6️⃣ Unemployment & Benefit Fraud

Scammers may claim you owe taxes on unemployment benefits you never received—or try to steal your information.

🚩 Red Flags

Unexpected tax forms Requests to “correct” benefit information via email or text

How to Protect Yourself During Tax Season

✔ File your taxes early

✔ Use strong, unique passwords

✔ Enable multi-factor authentication

✔ Secure personal documents

✔ Monitor bank and credit activity

✔ Use reputable tax software or certified professionals

What to Do If You’re Targeted by a Tax Scam

Report phishing emails to [email protected] Report scams to ReportFraud.ftc.gov Monitor your credit reports Contact the IRS Identity Theft Unit if affected

Stay Alert, Stay Protected

Tax season is stressful enough without falling victim to fraud. Staying informed and cautious can help protect your identity, finances, and peace of mind.

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AI vs AI: How New Technologies Are Combating Sophisticated Crypto Scams - Scams make up the majority of illicit activity in the cryptocurrency sector. Findi... - https://cryptonews.com/news/ai-vs-ai-how-new-technologies-are-combating-sophisticated-crypto-scams/ #blockchainnews #phishingscams #cryptoscam #news #ai

📣 New Podcast! "Have You Been Breached" Amy Lynn unpacks the sting of data breaches, like getting that dreaded “Your account’s compromised” email. In 2024,
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Think you're too sharp for phishing? 🧠 Think again. These scams are smarter than ever—and they're coming for you. Learn how even pros get fooled and how to fight back.
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FTC: Imposter Scam Losses Among Seniors Surge 362% Since 2020 - Older Americans are losing money to imposter scams at an alarming rate, with losses and c... - https://cryptonews.com/news/ftc-imposter-scam-losses-among-seniors-surge-362-since-2020/ #phishingscams #altcoinnews #cryptoscam #scam

Hackers Exploit Old YouTube Accounts to Promote Crypto Drain Scams: Report - Hackers are hijacking older YouTube accounts to promote a crypto scam disguised as... - https://cryptonews.com/news/hackers-exploit-old-youtube-accounts-to-promote-crypto-drain-scams-report/ #phishingscams #altcoinnews #hackers #hack

Investor Loses $3M in Crypto Phishing Scam After Signing Malicious Transaction - A cryptocurrency investor has fallen victim to a phishing scam, losing $3.05 milli... - https://cryptonews.com/news/investor-loses-3m-in-crypto-phishing-scam-after-signing-malicious-transaction/ #phishingattack #phishingscams #altcoinnews #scam

13 Arrested in Romania Over Phishing-Based UK Tax Fraud Scheme https://thecyberexpress.com/phishing-driven-tax-fraud-leads-to-13-arrests/ #lawenforcementagencies #HMRevenueandCustoms #TheCyberExpressNews #TaxFraudOperation #PhishingAttacks #TheCyberExpress #FirewallDaily #phishingscams #CyberFraud #taxrefunds #CyberNews #taxfraud #HMRC #UK

$2.5M Gone in Hours — Victim Hit Twice in Sophisticated Stablecoin Phishing Scam - A crypto investor lost a staggering $2.6 million USDT on May 26, 2025, after falli... - https://cryptonews.com/news/2-5m-gone-in-hours-victim-hit-twice-in-sophisticated-stablecoin-phishing-scam/ #phishingscams #ethereumnews #stablecoin #definews #news

British Man Apprehended At Airport, Jailed for More Than 8 Years Over Phishing Scam - Key Takeaways:

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New Phishing Scheme Targets Crypto Futures On MEXC Exchange - The JFrog Security Research team has warned about a malicious package targeting cr... - https://cryptonews.com/news/new-phishing-scheme-directly-targets-crypto-futures-mexc-exchange/ #phishingscams #altcoinnews #exchange #security #news #scam

Malaysia Braces for Cyberattacks During Hari Raya: Cyber999 Issues Warning https://thecyberexpress.com/cyber-threats-in-malaysia-ahead-of-hari-raya/ #CyberSecurityMalaysia #cybersecuritythreats #HariRayaAidilfitri #malwareinfections #ransomwareattacks #FirewallDaily #phishingscams #CyberNews #Cyber999

New Phishing Scam Targets Coinbase, Gemini Users, Urging Transition to Self-Custody Wallets - Several crypto users have flagged new sophisticated phishing scam mails, targeting... - https://cryptonews.com/news/coinbase-gemini-users-targeted-in-new-phishing-scam/ #blockchainnews #phishingscams #coinbase #gemini

Phishing scams top crypto security threat of 2024 — CertiK - Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto indus... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/phishing-scams-top-crypto-threat-2024-certik #cryptocurrencyhacks #phishingindicents #phishingscams #cryptohackers #cryptohacks #certik

Crypto phishing scams to rise during holiday shopping season — Cyvers - Losses to crypto phishing scams fell 53% in November, but the Christmas ... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-phishing-scams-rise-holidays-9-3-m-nov-cyvers #cryptophishingscams #cryptocurrency #phishingscams #cybersecurity #cryptoscams #cryptohacks #cryptotheft #cyvers

November Phishing Scams Cost 9.2K Victims Over $9M: Report - According to a report by blockchain security firm ScamSniffer, the crypto landsca... - https://cryptonews.com/news/november-phishing-scams-cost-9k-victims-over-9m-report/ #phishingscams #scamsniffer #definews

Tis the Season for Scammers: How to Stay Cyber Safe This Holiday https://thecyberexpress.com/holiday-season-cyber-scams/ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #TheCyberExpressNews #HolidaySeasonScams #CyberEssentials #TheCyberExpress #FirewallDaily #HolidaySeason #phishingscams #CyberThreats #Holidayscams #CyberMonday #CyberNews #CISA #FBI

Nigerian man Sentenced to 26+ years in real estate phishing scams – Source: securityaffairs.com https://ciso2ciso.com/nigerian-man-sentenced-to-26-years-in-real-estate-phishing-scams-source-securityaffairs-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #Businessemailcompromise #informationsecuritynews #ITInformationSecurity #SecurityAffairscom #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityAffairs #SecurityAffairs #phishingscams #BreakingNews #SecurityNews #hackingnews #CyberCrime #Phishing #Security #hacking #BEC

How to Recognize a Phishing Email – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/how-to-recognize-a-phishing-email-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #Howtorecognizeaphishingemail #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #HowToGuidesandTutorials #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #CyberSecurityNews #InternetSecurity #phishingemails #McafeeSecurity #phishingscams #antivirus #Phishing #email

How to Protect Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/how-to-protect-your-identity-finances-and-security-online-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #Privacy&IdentityProtection #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #HowToGuidesandTutorials #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #CyberSecurityNews #Cybersecuritytips #McafeeSecurity #phishingscams #VPN

Scam Emails Target Ledger Users with Fake ‘Ledger Clear Signing’ Feature - A new wave of phishing emails is targeting Ledger hardware wallet users in an att... - https://cryptonews.com/news/scam-emails-target-ledger-users-with-fake-ledger-clear-signing-feature/ #blockchainnews #phishingscams #phishing #ledger

Russian Hackers Registering Domains Targeting US Tech Brands https://gbhackers.com/russian-hackers-us-tech/ #CyberSecurityNews #RussianHackers #cybersecurity #PhishingScams #CyberCrime #Phishing

QR Code Scams: TN Attorney General Issues Warning - The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a QR code scam alert, warning c... - https://news.bitcoin.com/qr-code-scams-tn-attorney-general-issues-warning/ #cryptocurrencyscams #attorneygeneral #cryptocurrency #phishingscams #qrcodefraud #qrcodescams #scamalert #tennessee #featured #crypto

Chainalysis Launches Operation Spincaster to Combat $2.7 Billion in Crypto Scams - Blockchain data firm Chainalysis revealed the results of Operation Spincaster, a global i... - https://cryptonews.com/news/chainalysis-launches-operation-spincaster-to-combat-2-7-billion-in-crypto-scams.htm #operationspincaster #blockchainnews #phishingscams #cryptoscams

Phishing Scammer Returns $9.3M to Victim 10 Months After $24M Heist - A victim of a phishing scam has received a significant portion of their stolen fun... - https://cryptonews.com/news/scammer-returns-9-3m-to-victim-10-months-after-24m-heist.htm #phishingscams #altcoinnews #cryptoscam