Scams to watch out for during 2025 tax season

As Tax Season Begins, Beware These Common Scams
Tax season is a prime time for scammers, who often try to steal returns from unsuspecting filers. Over the years, scammers have learned and employed increasingly sophisticated tactics to make people more vulnerable through fear and urgency.
Tax season is here. How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
Tax scams: What to watch for in 2025
Each year, scammers refine their tactics to trick taxpayers out of their money. Here's what to watch for this year.
How to protect your money from scammers this tax season
It’s tax season – and while you get your financials in order, scammers may be looking to steal your information. Tax season sees an increase in scams, as
Tax season tips: Avoid scams, verify pros, and file safely before April 15
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BBB warns of tax season scams
IRS Criminal Investigation says in fiscal year 2022, they had more than 2,550 criminal cases. $31 billion were identified from tax and financial crimes. And the United States Sentencing Commission says out of every 10 sentenced for tax fraud offenses, about seven were men and three were women.
Avoid this IRS impersonation scam
Imposter scams cost people billions of dollars annually. They often begin via text message. One example of a recent scam text says, “You are eligible to receive a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment. Please provide your accurate personal information. We will deposit the amount into your bank account or mail a paper check within 1 to 2 business days.”
5 THINGS TO KNOW: How to spot and avoid tax scams this tax season
The Better Business Bureau gives information on how taxpayers can spot and avoid tax scams and identity theft this tax season. 1 How soon should I file taxes? The best way to avoid tax identity theft is to file your taxes as early as possible.
Scammers pick up the pace during tax season
TEXAS (KXII) - Common tax scams include tax identity theft, email phishing, IRS impersonation, and ‘ghost’ companies.
The 2025 tax season is underway. Here's what to know before filing
The Internal Revenue Service expects 140 million people to file tax year 2024 returns ahead of the April 15 deadline. More than half of all filers are expected to be filed with the help of a professional,
Local expert offers advice on tax filing, avoiding scams
Tax season has arrived, and the IRS expects to process more than 140 million individual tax returns throughout the country this season. If you haven’t yet filed,
What the Tech: How to protect your tax refund
You may hate tax season, but the scammers love it to the tune of over 5 billion dollars. Here's a way to protect your tax refund with just 6 numbers.
Tax Season Has Begun. Here's When You'll Get Your Refund
When will I receive my refund? If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to ...