News IRS sounds the alarm about tax scams you can’t ignore Published: Mar. 22, 2025, 5:00 a.m.

Learn about the IRS' 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams this filing season. 3News' Stephanie Haney VERIFIES how to avoid the worst scams, according to the IRS.

Common IRS scams Email phishing and smishing: Fraudsters send fake emails or text messages posing as the IRS or tax software companies, luring victims into clicking malicious links that could lead ...

Report it to the IRS online or call 800-908-4490. Report the scam with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration online or by calling 800-366-4484.

That's why, every year, the IRS releases what it calls the "Dirty Dozen" — an annual list of the year's top tax scams aimed at tricking taxpayers (as well as tax professionals and businesses ...

Hand is holding phone with irs scam calls. getty As the 2025 tax season unfolds, the Internal Revenue Service has unveiled its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. This list highlights the most ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The IRS warns taxpayers and return preparers of scams this tax season after $2.12 billion in tax fraud was committed in fiscal year 2024. In Louisiana, tax preparers face ...

These scams fall into two main types: - Phishing: Emails designed to look like they're from the IRS or a tax-related agency. They often reference fake refunds or threaten legal action to get you ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The IRS warns taxpayers and return preparers of scams this tax season after $2.12 billion in tax fraud was committed in fiscal year 2024.