It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

As returns are sent off, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money.

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) Losing money ...

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 ...

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

Scammers are using a technique called "spoofing" to make their calls and texts appear to come from legitimate sources like banks, police agencies, and businesses. This is costing Americans billions of ...