Increased number Capitalizes cybercriminals According to a new report, the victims of victims that imitate tax services on tax.

Now, more than ever, phishing phishing emails in AI-power, deep fake phone calls and fake tax preparation websites are more convincing, and the one they know more convincingly, and someone who knows someone knows or someone knows, has lost money for the study of McAfee's research.

About 51% of victims accept to lose more than $ 1,000. However, experts warn that cheats are not only after money. They are looking for personal information that can lead to future crimes.

Now more than ever, AI-powered phishing phishing emails, deep fake phone calls and fake tax preparation websites are more convincing tax scammers. (Chris Delmas / AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

Do you receive a text that you have made a payment paid payment? This is a scam

To collect information on the influence of these scammers, McAfee has conducted research in more than 3,000 adults last month. More than half of respondents said the messages of tax scientism were more complicated and realistic than a year ago, and almost all of this concerns that these scammers make these cheats even harder.

A sign for internal income service, on February 13, 2025, in Washington, DC is seen outside the building (Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images) / Getty Images)

Placing a tactic cyberryfinals, the IRS is storing the inboxes of peoples with fake messages. This year, 48% of Americans have so far received a message of fake taxes to put pressure on text, emails, social media or fast movement. About 80% of that group said the person who sent the person to collect, demands, and even threats.

More than 30% of people, one of those they know or someone they know, they have received someone or text that claims to be with a large tax preparation service TurboTax or H & R BlockCall a link and urge to access.

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Cybercriminals require sensitive information such as social security numbers, birthdays, bank information, home address, email address and credit card information, future fraud.

The domestic income service building is seen in 2025, 2025 in Washington, DC (Tasos Catopodis / Getty Images) / Getty Images)

The victims also treat taxes with false claims. About 35% of people said they received an email or text about the “tax refund e-declaration e-declaration”, which is a “tax return” or a “tax refund” or one of them.

According to McAfee, how to protect yourself:

• Do not ignore unexpected communication from IRS. The agency will not immediately send a message that requires payment or text, email, social media or telephone. The IRS only contacts people by mail while required by payments or additional information.
• Click a link immediately. Wander from any message that requires immediate action. Instead of clicking on any link, people should go directly to the official website of the IRS or tax provider.
• Use a valid password manager and / or unique passwords for each website and do not share login information with someone else.