The Federal Trade Commission reports a spike in phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS and telling potential ...

The Federal Trade Commission released a warning to taxpayers to hang up on any scam calls impersonating the IRS that claim ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal ...

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the ...

WASHINGTON — Fake IRS agents have targeted more than 366,000 people with harassing phone calls demanding payments and threatening jail in the largest scam of its kind in the history of the agency, a ...

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — While Congress tries ...

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. As the Internal Revenue ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how ...