
December 22, 2025

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.

Notario fraud cases rise as IRS warns of tax return scams, identity theft risks, and growing enforcement actions tied to fraudulent preparers.