Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the ...

'This is scary': California man got a tax slip for $7K he never earned after Uber driver stole his identity, couple says

Vahik Tatoosi was confused after receiving a welcome packet from Uber back in September, since the San Fernando Valley ...
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11 people arrested for $6M identity theft-based loan fraud in Los Angeles

Eleven people were arrested for stealing elderly people's identities then use the information to get loans, the DOJ said.

IRS warns Americans to beware of dangerous new scams this tax season

The IRS released its 2026 "Dirty Dozen" tax scams list to protect taxpayers from identity theft, phishing emails, fake charities and AI-powered phone fraud schemes.
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One fifth of ID theft victims will have their identity reused: Synectics

The data analysis and fraud prevention firm highlights that stolen identity reuse rises to 66 percent in cases linked to ghost broking.

People who aren't Uber drivers are getting tax forms for up to $12K in income, due to identity theft. How to dispute money that you never made

The IRS will assume the reported income is legitimate and expect taxes to be paid, so it’s important to take action quickly.