Event Brief
Tax Scams Surge This Season Amid AI Concerns
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Fraud attempts via robocalls and phishing are rising, with AI likely contributing to the increase, officials warn.
WHO: Federal Trade Commission
WHAT: Increase in tax scams and fraud attempts
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To warn the public about rising scams and the role of AI
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