This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.

It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank.

In an era where digital communication makes it easier than ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue ...

Law enforcement and internet security experts warn of a surge in scams during the federal government shutdown.

The IRS will not immediately be impacted by the partial government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Congressional leaders failed to agree on funding legislation necessary for the U.S.

Popular piracy website Streameast is back to illegally streaming sporting events, just 13 months after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized the domain. In August 2024, HSI seized several ...

All IRS staffers will work during the first five business days of a potential government shutdown, according to a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted Monday. The plan said that money from ...

But the IRS is no doubt preparing for the possibility of a shutdown. "There's this legal framework around government spending, and the Anti-Deficiency Act basically says you can't spend that which you ...

Older taxpayers increasingly targeted by digital fraud schemes; experts urge caution ahead of 2025 tax season. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Internal ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS announced Tuesday that it will start phasing out paper checks for tax refunds in one week under a March executive order to move ...