As the tax season approaches its deadline, authorities and news outlets are intensifying their warnings about the prevalence of tax scams. The IRS has cautioned against fake tax preparers who exploit customers by absconding with their money and private information. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody highlighted the dangers of tax debt relief scams, which prey on individuals owing taxes to the IRS. CNBC's Sharon Epperson shared tips on avoiding such scams, emphasizing the urgency as Tax Day is less than two weeks away. Various sources, including KYW Newsradio and Fortune Magazine, have offered advice on protecting oneself from common tax season scams. The IRS annually releases a 'Dirty Dozen' list, advising taxpayers and tax professionals to be vigilant against scams that have become increasingly sophisticated. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel and several news outlets have shared insights on red flags to watch out for and how to stay protected.
With tax season bringing scammers out in droves, the Internal Revenue Service compiles an annual list of the 12 biggest ripoffs, or what the agency calls the "Dirty Dozen." https://t.co/pjXHWkwNu7
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🚨PSA: Be on the lookout for identity thieves and scammers this tax season. The IRS has highlighted its “Dirty Dozen” most common tax scams to protect American taxpayer information from prying criminals. https://t.co/CApnSmfBx3
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EXCLUSIVE: IRS commissioner Danny Werfel sounds the alarm on Tax Day scams and shares what to do if you're targeted. @rebeccajarvis has more on the red flags to look out for and how to stay protected. https://t.co/lxjdwoJAgI
Do you know who loves tax season? Scammers. Every year, the Internal Revenue Service highlights its Dirty Dozen tax scams. These schemes are scary and increasingly sophisticated, so even the most skeptical person may not be able to avoid being victimized. https://t.co/wp4dpACZTQ
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IRS taxes are due in two weeks. Here’s how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season. https://t.co/kIbrqRoV57
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Tax Day is less than two weeks away. @CNBC’s @sharon_epperson shares tips on how to avoid tax scams. https://t.co/uqA64djDxg
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Florida @AGAshleyMoody warns Floridians against tax relief debt scams “Tax debt relief scams prey on the stress that often accompanies tax season for those who owe the IRS." https://t.co/JrLxQBLrwG
This tax season, the IRS warns there are now fake tax preparers leaving customers in the dark and getting away with their money and private information. https://t.co/j8m5Lmyknk
Tax season is here, which means scammers will be using deceptive methods to get your money. Familiarize yourself with these preventative measures to avoid being scammed. Remember: The @IRSnews will never call and ask for a gift card payment, crypto-currency, or wire transfer. https://t.co/uv57QxWhN3
Beware of People Who Want to Get You a Tax Refund. Scams Abound During Filing Season. https://t.co/6ag6RGEPy5