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Beware: Tax Scams Surge with AI Impersonation

1/28/2026

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  • The Better Business Bureau warns tax-related scams are rising as Colorado's tax season begins.
  • Scammers use AI-generated voices to impersonate legitimate companies and pressure victims into claiming tax relief.
  • The Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission say they will contact taxpayers by mail, not by calls or texts.
  • Readers should report suspicious activity to the BBB or FTC and verify claims directly with the Internal Revenue Service.