The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants taxpayers to be on alert for a scam circulating through the mail. According to the IRS, the scam involves an envelope with a letter ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

Tax season is prime hunting ground for criminals, and federal officials are urging Americans to stay alert as new schemes continue to evolve. The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a warning ...

Tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season, the BBB warns. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays ...

An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to stay alert during tax season as scammers continue targeting financial and personal information through a variety of schemes. The IRS ...

For National Slam the Scam Day, the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE SHOWS YOU AN EMAIL TO WATCH OUT FOR. SO I’VE TOLD YOU BEFORE, SCAMMERS LOOK TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT OR DEALING WITH AT A GIVEN MOMENT.

While most scammers nowadays prefer to go the digital route through fraudulent emails, texts and social media messages, a new scam involving tax refunds has an old-school flavor by using snail mail to ...

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.