What is a Tax Fraud Scam?

Scammers may impersonate the IRS in order to obtain your personal information, file a fraudulent tax return and steal your refund. They may also try to trick you into making nonrefundable payments, or attempt to gain remote access to your computer and download malicious software.

How it Works

These scams utilize various methods for initiating contact, such as email, phone, text and social media, and are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Scammers may:

What is an Invoice Scam?

An invoice scam occurs when a threat actor sends you a fake invoice, attempting to trick you into seeking a refund for a product or service you never paid for. The scammer often impersonates a legitimate payment or document service to make the invoice appear credible.