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IRS Tax Refund Scams Spike: What To Watch For
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a surge in refund scams just as the Tax Day filing deadline arrived on Wednesday, April 15.
Scammers are using phishing emails, fake websites, and social media schemes to steal personal information, Social Security numbers, and bank account details.
One common scam involves phishing messages claiming to be from the IRS or a "tax agent." These messages promise unusually high refunds, such as $1,400 weekly payments or a $38,700 lump sum, and direct victims to fake IRS websites that look legitimate.
Once there, taxpayers are asked to provide sens…