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Tax Season Scam Alert: Protect Your Refund

Tax season brings refunds and an increase in fraud attempts. Scammers use urgency, fear, and now AI-driven tactics to pressure members into moving money or sharing sensitive information.

Remember This

The IRS does not initiate contact by text, email, or social media.
If you receive a message this way claiming to be the IRS, it is a scam.

Common Tactics

  • Urgent demands for payment to avoid penalties or arrest

  • Requests to wire money or send funds via ACH or P2P apps

  • Links asking you to “verify” refund or account information

  • Instructions to quickly move or withdraw refund funds

If You Feel Pressured

Stop.
Do not click links or send funds.
Contact your financial institution directly using the number on your card or official website.

When in doubt, call us first. We’re here to help protect your money.