IRS Scam Messages Surge: What To Do if You Get One
According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in January.
Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, BBB warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
A 2,600 stimulus check? Don't fall for this scam
Recently, social media has been buzzing with claims that the IRS will issue a $2,600 stimulus check by March. These posts suggest direct deposits for eligible individuals, sparking hope among Americans struggling to make ends meet.
IRS stimulus check scam: Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con
The Better Business Bureau has revealed that scammers are attempting a brand-new phishing scam which is designed to obtain sensitive information.
IRS Scam Text Message: How to Avoid 'Smishing'
Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being compromised. Why It Matters Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of dollars and cause financial difficulty.
BBB warns of IRS stimulus check text message scam
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
IRS refund scam: How scamsters duping US taxpayers by offering $1400 stimulus check
Scammers are pretending to be the IRS, claiming people are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. They send text messages with a link that, when clicked, steals personal information. The IRS does not contact via text or social media.
IRS points out the main scam when submitting your taxes this 2025
Every tax season, thousands of U.S. taxpayers fall victim to scams that compromise their refunds and personal information. The IRS is committed to safeguarding taxpayers by raising awareness and providing guidance to prevent these fraudulent activities.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Warns Of IRS Tax Scams During Filing Season
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Pasco Sheriff's Office (PSO) is issuing a public warning about ongoing IRS tax scams, urging residents to be extra vigilant during the current tax filing season. Scammers are known to impersonate IRS agents over the phone,
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$1,400 tax rebate: The program is real but the texts are a scam, BBB warns
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the ...