CHRIS WILBRATTE - Tax Scams

BBB WARNS OF COMMON SCAMS AHEAD OF TAX SEASON

The Better Business Bureau is warning people ahead of tax season to be aware of various potential scams fraudsters can perform in an attempt to steal money and identity information.  The BBB says scammers will attempt to capitalize on taxpayers who may feel pressure when filing.  "Because of the intricacies of filing your taxes, falling victim to a tax scammer is not inconceivable," said Steve J. Bernas, BBB president and CEO. "As soon as tax season opens, tax scammers come out of the woodwork.  The organization says scammers will attempt to scare or trick victims with fake phone calls, texts, emails, and letters that play on their emotions.

Scammers love tax season. They spend the entire year coming up with new ways to steal your money and data.

A tax expert and the co-founder of Echelon Financial.