The Economic Times News

IRS sounds holiday alert as festive scams surge - heres what criminals are trying before Christmas

IRS issues holiday warning as Christmas scams rise nationwide: The IRS has issued a fresh holiday alert as the Christmas season triggers a nationwide surge in scam activity targeting taxpayers. Officials say criminals are ramping up sophisticated fraud attempts during the festive period, exploiting year-end distractions, heavy online shopping, and the upcoming 2025 tax season. The agency reports a sharp rise in phishing emails, fraudulent text messages, fake refund promises, and charity scams that mimic real federal communications.