Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows
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Taxpayers can protect themselves from 2026 tax season scams by verifying messages through official IRS channels and recognizing fraudster pressure tactics.
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In past years, scammers have leaned heavily on impersonation. Fake IRS emails promising refunds, text messages claiming accounts have been flagged under new rules and fraudulent tax help offers that promise faster returns continue to circulate, Owens said. As February begins, many taxpayers feel pressure to file quickly. That urgency creates the perfect conditions for fraud.
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