The Better Business Bureau finds that people looking online for a tax preparer can be scammed by someone simply seeking to ...

ALL TAX PROS MUST HAVE WHAT’S CALLED A PREPARER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ... SCAMMERS WILL TRY TO SCARE YOU WITH A FAKE IRS BADGE NUMBER AND THREATEN ARREST. IF YOU DON’T PAY IMMEDIATELY.

All tax pros must have what's called a Preparer Tax Identification Number ... and they'll give you a fake IRS badge number and threaten to arrest you if you don't pay immediately.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - For those planning on using a tax preparer this year, choose wisely. The IRS warns tax time is prime time for scammers posing as pros. Be sure to check the preparer’s ...