Be sure to stay wary, stop and think before engaging with phone or text messages, and remember the IRS will not contact you directly by text or phone.

The IRS is asking you to inform the federal government tax agency of fraud, using a new service available as of Feb. 26.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about common tax season scams, including fake IRS phone calls, phishing emails and texts, fraudulent tax preparers, identity theft, and tax debt ...

Scammers are increasingly targeting taxpayers through robocalls, texts, and phishing emails this tax season. Experts urge vigilance and awareness of common fraud tactics to protect personal ...

LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Tax season brings a flurry of activity, and criminals are capitalizing on the chaos with increasingly sophisticated schemes targeting residents nationwide. Fraudsters are ...

Around half (49%) of Americans are dependent on their tax refunds to make ends meet each year. As people begin to submit their information to the IRS, many are waiting with quiet anticipation for ...

A: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has changed dramatically. In 2026, criminals aren’t just sending sloppy phishing emails. They’re using artificial intelligence, stolen data, ...

Question: What are the latest tax scams to watch out for? Answer: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has changed dramatically. In 2026, criminals aren’t just sending sloppy phishing ...