The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

IRS impersonation scams: Fake IRS agents can call taxpayers, saying they owe back taxes and ask for those payments via a wire ...

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 ...

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim.

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — While Congress tries ...

Fake income tax refund emails are targeting taxpayers through phishing scams Tax department warns refunds never require email-based verification or links Phishing messages mimic official formats to ...