Scammers often pose as IRS officials and may file fraudulent tax returns before the real taxpayers file. Here's what to know ...

America’s tax season has brought a new alert for taxpayers amid a spike in scam callers. The Federal Trade Commission reports ...

Tax season in 2026 has seen a sharp rise in scams, fueled by confusion over discontinued free filing programs and shifting tax rules. This vulnerability exploits taxpayer anxiety, with fraudsters ...

Tax scammers use AI voice cloning to impersonate IRS agents, targeting 2.4 million confused filers with sophisticated fraud ...

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Internal ...

Here's what to know at the start of the 2026 tax season.

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the IRS actually contacts people can help you avoid becoming a victim.

Betty Ann Canizio heard a disturbing message on her telephone answering machine when she came home from work on Thursday. “It was someone claiming they were from the Internal Revenue Service saying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building on ...