Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about the continued risk of tax and IRS scams, even after the April 15 tax deadline. Bird says, “Money is tighter than ever for many Americans amid soaring inflation and tax filings. They should not have to fear getting ripped off by con artists to top it all off. My office is working overtime to combat the rise in IRS and tax scams, stop the scammers, and arm Iowans with information to protect themselves from fraud.” Common scams include tax preparer fraud, phone or imposter scams where callers impersonate IRS agents, email phishing scams, and identity theft. To safeguard against these scams, Bird advises Iowans to thoroughly research tax preparers, avoid sharing personal or financial information over the phone, email, or text, and remain cautious online by keeping devices secure and refraining from interacting with suspicious links or attachments. Individuals are urged to report suspected fraud to the Iowa Attorney General’s office, IRS, or the Federal Trade Commission. Anyone targeted by tax or IRS scams can contact the Iowa Attorney General’s office at 888-777-4590 or file a complaint online using the link included below.
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