This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it

This article warns of IRS-themed refund and back-tax imposter scams that use texts, emails, and phone calls to steal personal and financial information, referencing recent FTC advisories. It explains the tactics (phishing links, urgent identity verification requests, unsolicited calls) and recommends best practices: don’t respond or click links, verify refunds via official government sites, report messages (e.g., forward texts to 7726 and mark emails as spam), and contact the IRS directly using official channels.