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Protect yourself from fraudsters impersonating the IRS and other tax scams
June 9, 2026
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create urgency or fear to trick victims into sharing sensitive information or sending money. The IRS warns taxpayers to remain cautious because scammers continually change tactics to steal personal and financial information. IRS impersonation scams First and foremost, know that the IRS will never contact you by email, text or social media channels about a tax bill or refund.


