Fraudsters love tax time almost as much as the IRS does. Protect your identity and your money by learning how to spot scam ...

Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.

Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. They file before the real taxpayer does, claim the refund, and disappear. Most victims ...