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Bookmark or Share- Common tax scams and tips to help taxpayers avoid themIRS Tax Tip 2021-164, November 4, 2021. In recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise. Con artists work year-round which means taxpayers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized. Here are some tips to help people recognize and avoid some of the most common tax-related scams.
- Tax scams/Consumer alerts | Internal Revenue ServiceThousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone and email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals. The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial ...
- Top 9 IRS Scams: How to Spot Them and Fight Back - NerdWalletIRS scams involve criminals impersonating IRS agents, other government employees or debt collectors in an effort to trick you into sending them money for taxes, penalties or fees you don't...
- How to spot IRS imposter scams as Tax Day approaches : NPRSince 2018, more than 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to scammers impersonating the IRS over the phone, email, texts and more. That's according to data from the Federal Trade Commission,...
- Here’s what you need to know about tax season scams - NBC NewsMarch 4, 2024, 5:00 AM PST. By Kevin Collier. Tax refunds are often a financial boost for Americans, but they’ve increasingly become the target of scammers who can use your identity to recover...
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