The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned taxpayers to watch out for “a surge of tax scams” ahead of the holiday and tax season as criminals attempt to steal personal identities.
“As the holidays and tax season approach, this special week highlights that we are entering a period where taxpayers need to be extra careful protecting their sensitive financial and personal information,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, according to a Nov. 27 press release. The agency advised taxpayers to avoid shopping on “unsecured public Wi-Fi” like in a mall or a restaurant and to protect the devices of their family members, including children, elders, and less tech-savvy individuals.
