Love and taxes: Watch out for scams

Scammers continue to rely on familiar tactics to exploit fear, urgency, and trust-targeting people through tax threats, impersonation, personal relationships, and travel plans. While these schemes aren't new, they remain effective because they evolve just enough to catch people off guard. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can help prevent financial loss and identity theft.

Tax Season is Prime Time for IRS Impostor Scams:

Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take full advantage of that with IRS impostor schemes. They reach out, claiming you owe back taxes and thre...