As the tax deadline approaches, criminals take advantage of the stress that comes with paying taxes or talking to the Internal Revenue Service to gain access to sensitive information and file fraudulent tax returns. The IRS flagged over $5.7 billion in tax fraud in 2022 alone and 2023 is looking just as precarious with refund scams increasing exponentially.
So how do you spot a tax refund scam, IRS imposter, or the many other ways criminals take advantage of tax season to steal from you? One way is to be aware of the different techniques that scammers use to steal your identity or pressure you into fraudulent tax returns. IRS imposter scams occur when someone contacts you pretending to work for the IRS. The imposter may contact you by phone, email, postal mail, or even a text message. The two most common types of scams you may encounter:
Concrete steps you can take to avoid scams:
Be Aware, Be Safe.
S. Orlene Grant
President & CEO, JCGF.
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