How to Avoid Tax Scams and Protect Your Finances 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by reviewing the section on signs of tax scams. Familiarize yourself with the indicators listed, such as unexpected IRS correspondence or unfamiliar W-2 forms.
  3. In the next section, find fields that allow you to input your personal information for verification purposes. Ensure accuracy when entering your details to avoid any discrepancies.
  4. Follow the guidance on obtaining an IRS Identity Protection PIN. Use our platform’s tools to highlight this step and ensure you understand how to enroll in the IP PIN program.
  5. Complete the form by detailing steps for creating a personal IRS Online Account. Utilize our editor's features to make notes or reminders about this process.
  6. Finally, review the reporting procedures for scams. Make sure you understand how to report suspicious activity effectively using the provided email addresses.

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The IRS also suggests setting up an identity protection PIN, a six-digit number that can help protect you from someone else filing in your name. You can also freeze your credit which experts recommend as an added line of defense against future identity theft and fraud, even if you havent been scammed.
Here are common excuses they might give. Im Traveling for Work Many scammers claim they are away on business or stationed in a foreign country. Im Having Family Issues Scammers often say they are dealing with family emergencies. Im Too Shy to Meet
Only give your details to someone you trust. Choose hard-to- passwords and regularly change them. Be extra careful with your credit card details: never give out your PIN and always check your bank statements.
Best Practices for Avoiding Scams Protect your personal information. Fill out the free FAFSA form to apply for financial aid. Never pay anyone to fill out or process your FAFSA. Dont tell anyone your FSA ID username or password. Review your financial aid offers and track what youve applied for and received.
Here are some common scams to watch out for: Job Scams. Scammers may approach victims with job offers promising high pay with minimal effort on messaging apps or social media. E-commerce Scams. Friend Scams. Phishing Scams. Investment Scams.

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Never pay someone who insists you pay with a gift card or by using a money transfer service. Never deposit a check and send money back to someone. Stop and talk to someone you trust. Before you do anything else, tell someone a friend, a family member, a neighbor what happened.
An identity protection PIN(IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS.

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