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 ...

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the ...

TROOPER JACQUES SUSAN SHAPIRO HAS THE ANSWER. SEVERAL VIEWERS HAVE SHARED THESE EMAILS WITH NEWS EIGHT. IT’S ADDRESSED. DEAR TAXPAYER, IT LOOKS OFFICIAL CLAIMING THE RECIPIENT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A ...

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...

If the Internal Revenue Service needs to reach you, they initiate most contact through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. The IRS, however, could call you on the phone. Jason ...

(NEXSTAR) – Amid the onslaught of text and email scams, there’s a new tactic targeting your bank account, the Internal Revenue Service warns, and it uses old-fashioned physical envelopes. The choice ...

In 2020 and 2021, the federal government sent out three rounds of economic impact payments, also known as stimulus checks, to provide financial relief to many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

You may experience long wait times to speak with a representative when calling the IRS. While you can call the IRS with questions, you may experience long wait times. Plus, you're likely to find the ...

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the ...