IRS Scam Messages Surge

IRS Scam Messages Surge: What To Do if You Get One
According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in January.
Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, BBB warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
BBB warns of IRS stimulus check text message scam
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
IRS stimulus check scam: Taxpayers issued warning over $1,400 con
The Better Business Bureau has revealed that scammers are attempting a brand-new phishing scam which is designed to obtain sensitive information.
IRS Scam Text Message: How to Avoid 'Smishing'
Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being compromised. Why It Matters Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of dollars and cause financial difficulty.
IRS points out the main scam when submitting your taxes this 2025
Every tax season, thousands of U.S. taxpayers fall victim to scams that compromise their refunds and personal information. The IRS is committed to safeguarding taxpayers by raising awareness and providing guidance to prevent these fraudulent activities.
IRS refund scam: How scamsters duping US taxpayers by offering $1400 stimulus check
Scammers are pretending to be the IRS, claiming people are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. They send text messages with a link that, when clicked, steals personal information. The IRS does not contact via text or social media.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
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Scammers pose as IRS, claim you're eligible for $1,400 payment
That seems to be the motto of scammers who keep badgering News 8 viewers with a text message appearing to be from the IRS. News 8 On Your Side warned you about this text message scam a few weeks ago, ...
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2025 tax season scam: $1,400 texts from IRS are phishing attempts, BBB says
Scammers target potential victims through a text messaging scheme that claims the target is entitled to a $1,400 stimulus ...