Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

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 IRS has warned Americans about rising tax scams ahead of the 2026 filing season. Fraudsters are using fake messages, ...

News 19's Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, to ...

The Internal Revenue Service said it is seeing several new and recurring scams popping up, including one that is suggesting the IRS is sending out another round of stimulus checks. According to the ...

Learn the 15 most common financial scams targeting consumers today and how to spot red flags, protect your money, and avoid ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) Losing money ...

(KTLA) – The IRS this week warned people to be aware of scams tied to federal stimulus checks after the agency’s Criminal Investigation unit received a record number of reports in June and July. In ...

Tax season has become open hunting ground for cybercriminals, and the targets are not just accountants and big firms but ordinary filers trying to submit a return. Hackers know that people are rushing ...

Americans scrolling through social media are encountering a flood of posts claiming new federal stimulus checks are arriving this month, but the IRS has issued a stern warning that these viral claims ...

Holiday shopping season is now peak season for tax fraud, and the Internal Revenue Service is warning that criminals are working just as hard as retailers in the final stretch before Christmas.