Tax Scams Alert: Protect Your Refund & Info

0:00On March 20th, here's the latest out of Durham. With Tax Day just weeks away on April 15th, scammers are working overtime to steal refunds and personal information from filers. If you have not submitted your return yet, experts urge extra caution right now to avoid falling for these schemes. Frost does often pose as helpful tax pros, promising huge refunds to lure people in. That's a major warning sign, since legitimate prepares do not guarantee outsize returns or push aggressive claims. Better business bureau advisors stress staying hands on with your filing process. Double check what is being submitted and confirm your refund goes straight to you. Not to prepare. These crooks now use emails, texts, and even fake AI voices on calls that look real on caller ID. Instead of replying, head straight to irs.gov to verify any contact and handle issues safely. Remember, you are always on the hook for your returns accuracy, even if someone else prepares it. Inflated deductions mean you pay back the cash plus penalties,

1:02so file smart and protect yourself as the deadline nears.