Scammers are exploiting the tax season to target taxpayers with fraudulent schemes, particularly through text messages that mimic communications from the IRS. These messages often promise tax refunds or economic impact payments, such as a $1,400 payment, in an attempt to trick individuals into providing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Cybersecurity experts have noted a 77% surge in tax scam-related messages since the beginning of January. Authorities and cybersecurity firms are advising taxpayers to be vigilant and to verify any suspicious communications directly with the IRS. Additionally, various scams are reported globally, including in Spain, where ING Bank, with over four million clients, has warned about fraudulent emails demanding updates to their banking app. In Colombia, cybercriminals are using the identities of well-known companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google to perpetrate phishing scams. Other reported scams include fake supermarket promotions, WhatsApp frauds involving false bank statements, and impersonation of law enforcement to extract money from victims.