With the tax deadline less than a month away, the IRS is sounding the alarm on a new wave of scams targeting everyday taxpayers. Caroline Bruckner joined 'The Nine' for insight into the most common schemes.
Key Takeaways:
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Tax scams are ramping up as the filing deadline gets closer. The segment centers on the IRS warning taxpayers about a fresh wave of seasonal scams designed to pressure people when they’re already stressed and trying to file quickly.
- Scammers are targeting “everyday taxpayers,” not just wealthy or business filers. One of the biggest points is that these schemes are broad and opportunistic—they’re meant to catch ordinary people through fear, urgency, and confusion around taxes.
- The real skill is learning to spot the red flags before you respond. The interview frames the issue around recognizing the most common schemes and avoiding impulsive action, which is really the practical takeaway: pause before clicking, paying, replying, or sharing personal information.
Watch the video.