In the Matter of AI-Powered Tax Scams

Scammers are allegedly using sophisticated AI programs to create deceptive schemes this tax season, including fake videos of government officials or celebrities providing false tax information, tax-related phishing emails, clone phone calls impersonating IRS officials or tax preparers, and manipulation of Google's AI Overview to show false information. Other scams include claiming past tax debts and demanding payment via prepaid credit card, gift card, or cryptocurrency; claiming legitimate tax refunds were a mistake; making false promises of free tax preparation services; deceptively claiming to get tax refunds quicker and charging high interest rates and fees; and offering loans to pay taxes at rates higher than IRS payment plans.

Summary generated from official New York Attorney General press release