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.
With Tax Season Now Open, Scammers Hope You Will Fall For Their Tricks
Now that the tax filing season is open, scammers hope that distracted taxpayers will click on malicious links or provide info that can be used to steal identities.
Scams to watch out for during the 2025 tax season
The Better Business Bureau is getting ready for the 2025 tax season just like every other tax-filing American, though the agency is looking to protect from scams, not get a refund check.
Protect yourself from scams during tax season with this tip
Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost
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.
Tax season tips: Avoid scams, verify pros, and file safely before April 15
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It’s tax season: BBB warns to watch out for scammers ready to siphon returns
As the 2025 tax season kicks off Monday, Jan. 27, the Better Business Bureau is warning the public about the various schemes con artists will employ in the coming weeks to steal your money, personal
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.
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Watch out for these three tax scams
The IRS is ready to receive your 2024 federal tax returns and many taxpayers expecting refunds are busy getting their forms ...
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.