The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning Washington residents that scammers, con artists, and criminals may ...

Tax season attracts more than accountants, calculators, and piles of paperwork. It also attracts criminals who see refund money as low-hanging fruit waiting to disappear into the wrong hands. Every ...

A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer ...

Scammers are impersonating the IRS and tax prep services through urgent emails, texts, and calls designed to steal personal and financial information. Fake refund alerts and phony “tax help” offers ...

Tax-related identity fraud is a significant threat. In 2023 alone, the IRS flagged a whopping 1.1 million tax returns for potential fraudulent activity, stopping over $105.3 million in illegal returns ...

These scammers weren’t just stealing money — they had personal data on thousands of victims. IDs, accounts, and even evidence ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Robocalls, texts and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared with previous years, with ...