IRS Warns This Tax Season Is Bringing a ‘Deluge’ of Scams

Robocalls, texts and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence (AI) likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Consumer advocates and government officials urge the public to stay wary, to stop and think before engaging with phone or text messages and to remember the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not contact you directly by text or phone.

Here’s what to know:

'Tis the Season for Tax Scams

Each year, the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen” of tax scams that target taxpayers. At the top of the list is impersonation of the agency by email, text and phone. The IRS reported more than 600 social media impersonators during fiscal year 2025, and urges people not to "click links or open attachments from unexpected messages."

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