The scammers are out in full force this tax season, targeting taxpayers, accountants and anyone else who can answer a phone or open an e-mail. Kay Bell at Don't Mess With Taxes gives readers a rundown on some of the latest tactics being used to steal your identity.
One is an e-mail purporting to be from the IRS, asking you to click on a link to a refund claim form, where you're instructed to provide personal financial information. A similar e-mail tells you that you're going to be audited. Unlike many phishing attempts, this one actually addresses you by your name, Kay says.
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