3 Tax Scams to Watch Out For This Year

Scammers come out in droves when they know there's a lot of money changing hands. It gives them an easy opportunity to confuse people and catch the money in transit, which is easier than hacking into a secure bank account. Around the holidays, they might pose as fake retailers or representatives of a fake charity soliciting donations. Around tax season, they might pretend to be an agent of the IRS, a tax preparer, or even you. 

The key to avoiding tax scams -- or any scam for that matter -- is to know their tricks and always be cautious with your financial information. Here are three of the most common tax scams you need to watch for this tax season.

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