Scams to watch out for during 2025 tax season

As Tax Season Begins, Beware These Common Scams
Tax season is a prime time for scammers, who often try to steal returns from unsuspecting filers. Over the years, scammers have learned and employed increasingly sophisticated tactics to make people more vulnerable through fear and urgency.
Tax season is here. How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
Tax scams: What to watch for in 2025
Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.
With Tax Season Now Open, Scammers Hope You Will Fall For Their Tricks
Now that the tax filing season is open, scammers hope that distracted taxpayers will click on malicious links or provide info that can be used to steal identities.
Protect yourself from scams during tax season with this tip
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BBB warns of tax season scams
IRS Criminal Investigation says in fiscal year 2022, they had more than 2,550 criminal cases. $31 billion were identified from tax and financial crimes. And the United States Sentencing Commission says out of every 10 sentenced for tax fraud offenses, about seven were men and three were women.
5 THINGS TO KNOW: How to spot and avoid tax scams this tax season
The Better Business Bureau gives information on how taxpayers can spot and avoid tax scams and identity theft this tax season. 1 How soon should I file taxes? The best way to avoid tax identity theft is to file your taxes as early as possible.
Tax season brings out the scammers | Paul Pahoresky
The start of tax season presents a new opportunity for tax scammers to try to steal sensitive data from taxpayers. People are starting to receive their tax forms including W-2s and 1099s.
Scammers pick up the pace during tax season
TEXAS (KXII) - Common tax scams include tax identity theft, email phishing, IRS impersonation, and ‘ghost’ companies.
IRS warns of possible scams when filing taxes in 2025
In a bid to safeguard taxpayers from evolving tax scams, the IRS and the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST) have introduced pivotal changes for the 2025 tax season.
Tax season tips: Avoid scams, verify pros, and file safely before April 15
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What the Tech: How to protect your tax refund
You may hate tax season, but the scammers love it to the tune of over 5 billion dollars. Here's a way to protect your tax refund with just 6 numbers.
Local expert offers advice on tax filing, avoiding scams
Tax season has arrived, and the IRS expects to process more than 140 million individual tax returns throughout the country ...