With the 2026 tax filing season underway (returns accepted starting January 26), scammers are ramping up efforts to exploit taxpayers. The IRS and FTC have noted surges in impersonation calls, phishing attempts, and misleading social media advice. Falling victim can lead to stolen identities, drained...

A growing number of businesses have been victimized by W-2 phishing scams by which criminals trick business owners or employees into divulging sensitive personal data. This article explores how the crime works and what employers can do to stop it....