
December 28, 2025

Mail-based tax impersonation scams are rising as fake IRS letters and fraudulent notices target taxpayers, increasing identity theft and fraud risks in 2026.

Fraudulent QR code mailings are targeting taxpayers with fake IRS letters. Learn how quishing scams work and how to avoid identity theft.

IRS increases oversight of ITIN processing centers, tightening compliance reviews for Form W-7, acceptance agents, and ITIN applications, which may lead to delays.

ITIN Acceptance Agent oversight grows as IRS and DOJ tighten rules, increasing compliance checks for ITIN applications and Form W-7 filings.

Consumer complaint data highlights rising tax fraud complaints, identity theft reports, and geographic clustering of scams across high-risk regions.

Hispanic taxpayers targeted by scams face rising IRS impersonation calls, identity theft, and fraud schemes. Learn key risks and protections.