Evolution of Tax Scams
Modern tax scams have evolved over the course of the last decade. Today’s scammers, now equipped with generative AI and automated phishing technology, employ a mix of high-pressure tactics and technological savvy to appear legitimate, often creating a false sense of urgency to trick victims into acting without thinking.
Speaking with Checkpoint, Jane Ditelberg, chief tax strategist at The Northern Trust Institute, provided a clear example by sharing a recent scammer’s voicemail. The message offered “emergency penalty relief under the ‘Fresh Start initiative'” but encouraged immediate action, as “these spots fill up fast.”
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