by DNSFilter Team on Mar 17, 2025 12:13:40 PM
Cybersecurity experts expect a significant surge in tax-related scams in the final month before Tax Day.
Security software company DNSFilter found that traffic to malicious domains with "tax" in the name peaked 30 days before Tax Day in 2024.
Phishing and smishing remain the most common forms of tax-related scams, according to DNSFilter, where attackers impersonate legitimate entities like the IRS through email, text, or phone calls to steal personal information.
The IRS warns it will never threaten legal action, promise a refund, demand payment through text or email, or call and ask for your credit or debit card information over the phone.
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Cybersecurity experts expect a significant surge in tax-related scams in the final month before Tax Day.
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