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
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.
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.
IRS warns of possible scams when filing taxes in 2025
In a bid to safeguard taxpayers from evolving tax scams, the IRS and the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST) have introduced pivotal changes for the 2025 tax season.
Tax season tips: Avoid scams, verify pros, and file safely before April 15
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Tax scam season: Officials urge residents to beware of fraudulent calls and threats
While you're gathering your tax documents, there are scammers out there who want your money just as much as you do.
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 2025: Here are the main benefits of filing as early as possible
As the 2025 tax season kicks off, many Americans are preparing to tackle the task they often dread: filing their tax returns.
Tax tips 2025: How to get the biggest refund in 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The start of 2025 tax filing season is officially here with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepting ...
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 ...