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IRS Warns Americans About a Growing Tax Scam Threat — Fake Refunds, Locked Accounts, Urgent Payment Demands and More

Oct 5, 2026 · 03:01 AM ET· updated 1h ago
IRS Warns Americans About a Growing Tax Scam Threat — Fake Refunds, Locked Accounts, Urgent Payment Demands and More

IRS urges taxpayers to use strong passwords and multifactor authentication this Cybersecurity Awareness Month to fight tax-related scams.

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Scammers are trying to trick people about taxes and steal their money. People should use strong passwords and extra login protection to stay safe.

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