What Are Tax Related Scams?
Tax related scams involve fraudulent schemes where scammers impersonate tax authorities or exploit tax obligations to deceive individuals and businesses into sending money or sharing sensitive information.
These scams often rely on fear, urgency, or confusion around tax laws, deadlines, or refunds to pressure victims into acting without verification.
Common Types of Tax Related Scams
Tax Authority Impersonation
Scammers pose as tax agencies and contact victims claiming unpaid taxes, penalties, or legal action. Messages often demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or fines.
Fake Tax Refund Scams
Victims receive messages promising tax refunds and are directed to provide personal or banking information through fake websites or emails.
Tax Preparation Fraud
Fraudsters posing as tax preparers collect sensitive information and either steal funds, file fraudulent returns, or disappear after payment.
Employment and Payroll Tax Scams
Businesses are targeted with fake notices demanding payroll or employment tax payments, often through spoofed emails or letters.
Threat-Based Payment Demands
Victims are pressured with threats of audits, asset seizure, or legal consequences to force immediate payments via wire transfer, gift cards, or other untraceable methods.
How We Help
GetReclaim supports individuals and businesses affected by tax related scams by helping them understand the nature of the fraud and organize relevant documentation.
We provide guidance on reporting the incident through appropriate channels and identifying practical next steps to reduce further exposure to tax-related fraud.