Scammers are using AI to pull off their most convincing tax fraud yet. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect yourself.
It's (almost) always a scam
Over $1 billion
In unclaimed tax refunds from 2021 will expire in four weeks. If you didn’t file your 2021 tax return, act fast or that money goes straight to the U.S. Treasury … forever. The average refund is $781, but some could get as much as $6,728! The deadline is April 15, 2025. See if you’re eligible on the IRS website.
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