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Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, Better Business Bureau warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
Taxpayers warned about fake $1,400 IRS stimulus check text scam
American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks.
2025 tax season scam: $1,400 texts from IRS are phishing attempts, BBB says
Scammers target potential victims through a text messaging scheme that claims the target is entitled to a $1,400 stimulus payment.
IRS points out the main scam when submitting your taxes this 2025
Every tax season, thousands of U.S. taxpayers fall victim to scams that compromise their refunds and personal information. The IRS is committed to safeguarding taxpayers by raising awareness and providing guidance to prevent these fraudulent activities.
Stimulus Check 2025: BBB sounds alarm on IRS impersonation scams– Here's how to identify fake messages and protect your personal information from phishing attacks
Stimulus Check 2025 scams are on the rise, with scammers posing as the IRS and promising $1,400 payments to trick people into sharing their personal information. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB),
Did you receive a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? BBB says it’s a scam
If you’re getting ready for tax filing season and have recently received a text claiming you’re owed a $1,400 stimulus check, don’t get your hopes up, as the Better Business Bureau says it’s a scam.
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate
A new scam is making the rounds, with fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents and sending text messages promising a substantial rebate. The trap is a phishing attempt designed to steal your personal and financial information.
BBB warns of IRS text scam
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IRS Scam Text Message: How to Avoid 'Smishing'
Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being ...
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Get a text about a $1,400 IRS stimulus check? Don’t click the link, BBB says
If you get a text message claiming that you will receive a $1,400 check from the IRS, don’t click any links. The Better ...
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Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
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Trump Vowed to Clean Up Washington, Then His Team Hired a Man Who Pushed a Scam the IRS Called the “Worst of the Worst”
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