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Tax Scams and Password Attacks By Securemac.com Tax Scams Targeting Thousands, Warns IRS In a recent podcast discussion, concerns were raised over the alarming surge in tax scams, leaving thousands of individuals vulnerable to financial losses and identity theft, as highlighted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS emphasized that scammers are employing various mediums including snail mail, email, and phone calls to perpetrate these fraudulent schemes. Notably, the IRS clarified that it does not initiate contact with taxpayers via email, text messages, or social media, except under specific circumstances like overdue tax bills or unfiled tax returns. One prevalent scam highlighted involves fraudulent