
December 28, 2025

uspicious refund transactions tied to tax refund fraud are rising as banks tighten checks, causing IRS refund delays and more identity verification steps.

AI voice cloning tax fraud uses scam calls, phishing emails, and deepfake voices to steal tax refunds, Social Security numbers, and financial data.

W-7 phishing attacks are rising as scammers target ITIN applicants using phishing emails, spoofed websites, and AI-generated tactics to steal information.

Peer-to-peer payment scams during refund season are increasing as fraudsters use P2P apps, impersonation, and phishing scams to target taxpayers.

Online tax advice is causing filing errors, IRS warns. Misleading social media posts lead to tax return mistakes, scams, and delayed refunds.

IRS social media tax misinformation is rising, leading to penalties, scams, and delayed tax refunds during the 2025 tax filing season.