According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in ...

The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the ...

Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.

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"Smishing" is a scam method that uses text messages to trick people into giving away sensitive information that could lead to ...

Scammers target potential victims through a text messaging scheme that claims the target is entitled to a $1,400 stimulus ...

The IRS has said it has extended hours and services at Taxpayer Assistance Centers, an improvement the watchdog service supports. These offices allow in-person meetings. Where's my tax refund?:There's ...

The BBB is warning of an IRS text scam that asks people for their personal information. Judge denies request to temporarily ...

American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for ...

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of fake messages claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The sheriff’s office said the messages offer $1,400 as part of an ...

It comes as a text message claiming eligibility for a $1,400 stimulus check. It also provides a fake link mimicking the IRS ...