Protect yourself: BBB warns of those who pose as tax preparers

The Better Business Bureau finds that people looking online for a tax preparer can be scammed by someone simply seeking to steal their personal information. Read More

When it doubt, check it out: Don’t fall for these common IRS scams this tax season

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money. One of the most common tactics they use is pretending to be the IRS. These ... Read More

Scammers are targeting taxpayers with this IRS text: Here’s what you need to know

The Better Business Bureau warns that it’s a scam. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into ... as they are based on recent news from the tax agency. In late December, the ... Read More

This is what Californians can do to prep and file their taxes safely

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert Monday with tips on how Californians can prepare and file taxes safely to avoid becoming victims of tax-related scams as the filing de ... Read More

Avoid scams when filing your taxes

TAX SEASON IS AN ... number – is needed when filing taxes, and Consumer Reports experts have tips on how to keep that information safe. "What we're finding in our scam tracker is that people ... Read More

AI-Fueled Tax Scams on the Rise: LifeLock Experts Share Tips on How to File Safely

scammers have an easier time than ever making their messages more convincing so they can trick people into handing over sensitive tax documents like W-2s. Fraudsters can file a tax return using a ... Read More

Tax scam alert: AI-powered fraud on the rise, here's how to protect your tax refund

Maybe you owe back taxes. Maybe you need to "verify" personal information. But the St. Louis Better Business Bureau said it's all a scam. “The tax filing ... attempt to trick people into ... Read More

Tax season scams: File early to avoid fraudsters

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As tax season approaches, experts are urging taxpayers to file their returns early to avoid falling victim to scams. Fraudsters often target those who wait until the last ... Read More