IRS scam alerts & Dirty Dozen 2026
Key Questions
What IRS scam alerts involve fake refund texts?
The IRS warns of fake refund texts containing QR codes that steal bank logins, issued as part of a multi-agency alert. The alert covers an opt-in-only rule and the 91040 short code.
What scams are included in the Dirty Dozen 2026?
The Dirty Dozen 2026 list features AI-voice impersonation, QR-code phishing, and fake identity-verification messages. It also reinforces practical steps for verifying communications.
What recent tax fraud cases are highlighted?
An Arizona woman pleaded guilty to a scheme attempting to steal more than $7.7 million via false tax returns. A separate Louisiana tax preparer fraud case involved fabricated W-2s, amid growing AI-enhanced scams.
IRS warns of fake refund texts with QR codes stealing bank logins (multi-agency alert, opt-in-only rule, 91040 short code). Tax preparer fraud case in Louisiana with fabricated W-2s. Dirty Dozen 2026 includes AI-voice impersonation, QR-code phishing, fake identity-verification messages. Practical verification steps reinforced.