Six Scams to Watch Out for During Tax Season

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.
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BBB issues warning about scams ahead of tax season: Here's what to know

IRS impersonation scams: Fake IRS agents can call taxpayers, saying they owe back taxes and ask for those payments via a wire ...
Yahoo

'Your tax refund request has been processed and approved'? There's a new text scam going around

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...

BBB tip: Protect yourself from tax scams in the US

News 19's Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, to ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Where’s my refund? New scams affecting IRS payments

(WJW) — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about an increase in fraudulent tax schemes circulating on social media. According to a news release, the IRS has seen a rise in false refund ...

IRS issues warning on 5 scams sweeping the US — avoid these fraud tricks before it’s too late

The IRS has warned Americans about rising tax scams ahead of the 2026 filing season. Fraudsters are using fake messages, ...
Daily Herald

BBB: Fraudsters will ‘return’ in full force for tax season

With new tax code changes, the public must be extra careful to avoid scams when filing taxes this time. As tax season opens ...

Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Bigger In 2026—And What Else You Need To Know

Many taxpayers could see bigger refunds in 2026. From average refund amounts to delays, deductions, and credits, here’s what ...