DOGE’s staffing cuts to the IRS could mean a heyday for scammers this tax season. How to protect yourself and your money

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This year, scammers might take particular advantage of uncertainty stemming from recent workforce cuts impacting thousands of jobs at the IRS.

These layoffs and the potential for even more widespread reductions also raise questions about resources, including the IRS's bandwidth to respond to scams reported by consumers.

Experts warn that this technology is being used create “hyper-realistic” phishing messages, including video or audio deepfakes, and can allow scammers to target more people at once through automation.

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Author / Journalist: The Associated Press, Wyatte Grantham-Philips

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Taxes Scams Donald Trump DOGE Personal Finance Elon Musk Economy

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Published On: 2025-03-25 @ 09:02:00 (1 days ago)

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