As Tax Season Approaches, IRS Impersonation Scams Are Surging

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim.

15 Common Financial Scams People Are Still Falling For

Learn the 15 most common financial scams targeting consumers today and how to spot red flags, protect your money, and avoid ...

BBB Tip: Protect yourself from tax scams in the U.S.

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

IRS issues nationwide warning: ’Keep an eye out’ for these 5 scams

Social media scams: The IRS warns taxpayers not to fall victim to taking “bad tax advice” from social media that may lead ...
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Tax season scams are back — and they’re getting harder to spot

Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

BBB warns of scams ahead of 2026 tax filing season

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Experts with the Better Business Bureau have a warning about scams ahead of the 2026 tax filing ...