Beware of These Top Tax Season Scams
AARP | Avoid tax prep schemes, fake rebate promises, and IRS impersonators when filing.
Scammers are always looking for ways to steal your money and personal information. And tax season just presents another opportunity. Scammers pose as tax preparers or claim to work for the IRS to get access to your Social Security Number, bank account information, and other details.
According LifeLock, 28% of respondents in a 2025 survey reported they’d experienced a tax-related scam attempt in the past. Of those, 42% said the scams involved an IRS impersonator.
Top Tax Scams in the IRS “Dirty Dozen”
Impersonation scams
Tax prep scams
Tax rebate scams
Submitting fake returns
AARP Guidance on How to Protect Yourself
File early
Request an IRS identity theft PIN
Know the difference between IRS and scammer communications
Hire a reputable tax preparer
Ignore tax advice on social media
Use secure portals to share documents
Full article: IRS: Beware of These Top Tax Season Scams
