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URGENT: IRS Warning for Seniors Over 65 in 2026

Tax scams targeting seniors have reached crisis levels in 2026, with California and federal authorities issuing urgent warnings throughout 2025. If you're over 65 or nearing retirement, scammers are specifically targeting you for tax fraud, identity theft, and financial scams that could cost you thousands of dollars.

In this comprehensive guide, we expose the exact tactics scammers use to steal from seniors and show you how to protect yourself from tax fraud. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Franchise Tax Board issued three separate warnings in just six months about text message scams, phishing emails, and phone call fraud targeting taxpayers—especially seniors.

🚨 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ The #1 tax scam hitting seniors right now (text message phishing)
✅ Real example of a fraudulent "IRS" text message from 2025
✅ Why the IRS says scammers specifically target people over age 65
✅ How to spot fake IRS and FTB communications instantly
✅ The phone number red flags that expose scammers immediately
✅ What the IRS and FTB will NEVER do when contacting you
✅ Free tax assistance programs specifically for seniors (TCE and VITA)
✅ How to report tax scams to protect yourself and others
✅ The "Dirty Dozen" tax scams the IRS warns about for 2026

TYPES OF TAX SCAMS COVERED:

Text message phishing scams claiming to be from IRS/FTB
Phone call scams threatening arrest or deportation
Email phishing targeting retirement account information
Fake tax refund schemes
Form W-2 identity theft scams
Fuel Tax Credit fraud
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) scams
Social media tax advice fraud
Gift card payment scams
Fake tax resolution services

Government officials are taking this threat seriously. State Controller and FTB Chair Malia M. Cohen stated that California agencies "constantly battle bad actors attempting to steal your money" through tax scams. The IRS has confirmed that once scammers get money from seniors, they often come back for more, and tricking seniors into withdrawing from retirement accounts creates additional tax consequences.

This video provides the exact information California and federal authorities want seniors to know. We break down the specific warning signs that expose scams, including foreign phone numbers, grammatical errors, pressure tactics, and suspicious web links. You'll learn the difference between how scammers operate versus how the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board actually contact taxpayers.

CRITICAL FACTS EVERY SENIOR NEEDS TO KNOW:

The FTB NEVER sends text messages asking for personal or financial information

The IRS NEVER demands immediate payment via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or wire transfers

Real tax agencies NEVER threaten immediate arrest without letting you question what you owe

Government agencies contact you by mail multiple times before calling

We also cover legitimate free resources available to seniors, including the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program that provides free assistance on pension and retirement tax issues for people over 60, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for those earning $64,000 or less annually.

Protect yourself by learning how scammers operate, what red flags to watch for, and how to verify whether any IRS or FTB communication is legitimate. Don't become another victim of tax fraud. The information in this video could save you thousands of dollars and protect your retirement savings.
Contact numbers for verification:

California Franchise Tax Board: 800-852-5711

IRS: 800-829-1040

Remember: When in doubt, don't click any links. Contact the agency directly using phone numbers you look up yourself, never numbers provided in suspicious messages.

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