The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

Consumers returned nearly $900 billion worth of merchandise in 2024. Return fraud is on the rise and retailers are using ...

Retailers lose $76.5 billion annually to return fraud as nearly 10% of U.S. retail returns involve fraudulent activity, with ...

Tax scammers are gearing up to trick folks out of more than just their refunds. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to and ...

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...

Fraud is eating into retail profits. A new startup called Pinch AI just launched with $5 million in funding to fight back.

What happens if you are accused by the IRS, the FTB, or another California tax agency regarding omissions, fraud, or false information on a tax return? The short answer is simple: failure to make a ...

SPRINGFIELD — State revenue officials are targeting a tax return scam that could be costing Illinois taxpayers big money. In an emergency rule filed this week, the Illinois Department of Revenue is ...