Learn how to spot and avoid scams including fake refunds, IRS impersonators and AI voice fraud targeting filers this season.

Amid tax season, fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the IRS are on the rise. These scams promise $1,400 stimulus ...

As tax season unfolds, scammers are on the prowl, exploiting the announcement of a $1,400 stimulus payment to deceive ...

Being aware of fraudulent schemes can minimize your bad luck and protect you from IRS penalties, interest, and, in some cases, criminal prosecution if you fall for a ploy.

I asked Melanie McGovern with the BBB. "We have seen an increase in text messages saying you're getting a stimulus check from the IRS," she said. This scam might trip you up as you prepare for the ...

Phishing Scams . Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and you'll need to be on high alert during the tax season.

"These scams are just ... the criminals see a fake account using your name. 'We need you to move your assets to someplace safe, and once you've moved them we'll return them to you. We're really trying ...

Tax scammers may try to reach you in a number of different ways — from lookalike emails, texts or phone calls impersonating ...

These layoffs and the potential for even more widespread reductions also raise questions about resources, including the IRS's bandwidth to respond to scams reported by consumers. Cybersecurity ...