Tax scammers are mimicking IRS agents using AI-generated voices to deceive taxpayers. Here's how to spot the red flags. (AP ...

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Tax season is here, and with it come scammers hoping to steal your money or even personal information. Now, with AI in the picture, the scams are getting more sophisticated. Some come in the form of ...

OUT FOR ON YOUR SIDE INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS MORE. SO 12 TAX SCAMS. THAT’S A LOT TO RUN DOWN. SO LET ME GIVE YOU JUST A FEW FROM THE DIRTY DOZEN TO WATCH FOR TAX SCAM. NUMBER ONE IS THE IRS ...