AI-Driven Tax Scams Surge During 2025 Filing Season

Cybercriminals use advanced tools like deepfake audio and phishing emails to exploit taxpayers, with financial losses reaching over $10,000 in some cases.

• A McAfee survey reveals nearly one in four Americans has been targeted or knows someone affected by tax-related scams this year.
• AI-powered phishing emails, deepfake phone calls, and fake tax preparation websites are making scams more convincing and harder to detect.
• Younger adults are most frequently targeted, while older adults face the highest financial losses, with some victims losing over $10,000.
• More than half of respondents believe tax scams have become more sophisticated, with 87% expressing concerns about AI's role in enhancing scam realism.
• Experts recommend filing taxes early, avoiding unsolicited communications, and using tools like two-factor authentication and data removal services to protect personal information.

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