BriefApril 16, 2026 · 04:24 PM
Fake IRS Websites Lure Users With Promises of Massive Refunds
Identity thieves use Social Security numbers to take out loans, open credit cards, or steal tax refunds. This happens when users click links to fake websites that mimic official IRS pages and provide their Social Security number, phone number, and email. These sites lure users with promises of massive, unrealistic refunds.
Sienna Drummond
consumer protectionidentity thefttax fraud
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