With tax season underway, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about tax preparation fraud and scams.
According to James, these scams can take many forms, but fraud involving sophisticated artificial intelligence has been increasing this tax season. Since Tax Day is two weeks away, James and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) provided New Yorkers with tips on how to avoid, catch and report tax scams.
“As New Yorkers file their taxes, I encourage everyone to be on the lookout for scammers who try to steal their money and personal information,” Attorney General James said. “I encourage everyone to follow the tips from my office and contact us immediately if you believe you have been targeted or victimized by a scam.”
Here’s what New Yorkers should know about tax preparation fraud and how to avoid it.
What are AI-powered tax scams?
According to James, New Yorkers should look out for these common AI-powered tax season scams:
Other common tax season scams
Attorney General James stated that New Yorkers should look out for these other tax season-related scams:
Tips to protect yourself during tax season
New Yorkers who suspect that they are a victim of a scam are encouraged to report it to OAG by submitting a complaint online or calling 1 (800) 771-7755. Tax scams should also be reported to the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1 (800) 366-4484.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: New York AG warns of AI tax scams as tax day approaches
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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