Event Brief
Tax Season Scams 2026: Fake IRS Messages
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: Scammers target Americans with fake IRS emails to steal identities.
WHO: Scammers
WHAT: Fake IRS messages stealing identities
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To steal Social Security numbers
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