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December 28, 2025
SSN fraud accelerates as tax identity theft and fraudulent tax returns rise, prompting the IRS and DOJ to expand enforcement and protect taxpayers.
Illegal sale of Social Security numbers is fueling identity theft and tax refund fraud, prompting IRS warnings and stronger protections for taxpayers.
DOJ exposes organized tax fraud network schemes involving false tax returns, identity theft tax fraud, and fraudulent tax refunds nationwide.
Federal prosecutors target a tax refund fraud ring tied to stolen identity refund fraud and fraudulent tax returns as enforcement efforts expand.
Regulators examine refund advance loans and refund anticipation loans, focusing on fees, disclosures, and risks tied to early access to IRS tax refunds.
Refund advance loans face scrutiny as regulators warn about fees, refund delays, and risks tied to tax refund anticipation loans in the 2026 filing season.
