The Better Business Bureau warns about phishing attempts in which scammers use the promise of automatic payments for $1,400 ...

That real scenario prompted scammers to start sending fake emails ... It's gonna come in a letter," said Ryan Dodson, Stanaland, Dodson & Associates, LLP. Nothing with the IRS happens fast.

Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.

Most people already received their stimulus money when they filed 2021 tax returns but scammers are pouncing on anxiety about ...

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money. One ...

One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies. Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days leading ...

One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies. Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days leading ...

The IRS also warns to be wary of who you hire to prepare your taxes. Scam preparers set up fake websites to steal your information. In other cases, the agency says so-called "ghost preparers ...

“Please provide your accurate, personal information,” the fake IRS text requests. “We will deposit the amount into your bank account or mail a paper check within one to two business days.

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- A warning about fake IRS websites that are trying to trick you this tax season. The April 15th tax deadline is just about a month away and scammers are also in full swing.

Unclaimed tax refunds, fake tax bills ... it's likely a scam. The IRS notes that if the agency does contact you, it will first mail a written letter or notice before calling or emailing.