
December 28, 2025

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

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.