The agency has said thousands of taxpayers have filed inaccurate returns after following misleading social media advice.

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Internal ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's tax season and a scam phone call is going around the country. Fresno resident Marty Murphy also received a startling call. "When you first listen to it, you kind of do a ...

When it comes to taking tax advice, you might want to ignore what you see on social media, the Internal Revenue Service warns, since much of the so-called advice from “tax experts” is a scam that can ...

DALY CITY, Calif. (KGO) -- Tax season is long gone, but the U.S. Government warns people posing as IRS workers is still going strong. Victims paid $9 million to con artists in the past nine months; ...

According to a news release, the IRS has seen a rise in false refund claims since 2022. They said the false claim scams are fueled by misleading online posts that encourage taxpayers to file ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas (WPVI) -- A Sugar Land woman is warning others to be on guard against scammers claiming to be calling from the IRS. "I was terrified. It's the IRS. You don't hang up on them," said ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The IRS has issued a warning about a phishing scam that is targeting businesses and organizations looking to get your W-2s. Tax season can be a busy time for employers as ...

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 ...

WXIN/WTTV – The consumer watchdogs at Scamicide are sending out a warning about a recent email phishing scheme involving scammers posing as the IRS. According to the warning, the email that’s landing ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team has a new warning from the IRS and talks to one Schaumburg woman who lost $10,000. She is embarrassed but coming forward - saying she wants to share her story to help ...