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Don’t Fall for This IRS Refund Email Scam

The promise of a tax refund can be exciting, but it might also be the bait in a sinister trap lurking in your inbox. As cybercriminals grow bolder and more sophisticated, deceptive emails disguised as ...
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The IRS Won’t Do This by Text or Email — but Scammers Will

Tax season is always a busy time of the year, especially for scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a text or email about your "tax refund" is always a scam. These messages are ...
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IRS Scams

Unfortunately, there are frequent scams in the United States related to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax filing. The IRS DOES NOT INITIATE contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or ...
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Fake IRS email | What it says and what it looks like

A WGAL viewer shared the email with us. It reads as follows: Sign up for our Newsletters From: IRS NOTICE Subject: Important Official IRS Document Available. Internal Revenue Service Important Tax ...
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The “Tax Refund” Email You Must Delete Immediately

Phishing scams are rampant, especially during tax season. People are stressed out about getting their taxes done on time, and many people also have anxiety about being audited. Scammers take advantage ...
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Did you get an email about a third stimulus payment? It's fake.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — There's a third stimulus payment that is due to you, but you need to fill out an application with more information? Short answer, no. The Federal Trade Commission is warning folks ...
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This tax season’s biggest threat isn’t a mistake, it’s a scam

Question: What are the latest tax scams to watch out for? Answer: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has changed dramatically. In 2026, criminals aren’t just sending sloppy phishing ...