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67% of Americans say they are seeing the same or more tax scam messages than last year.

May 27, 2026

67% of Americans say they are seeing the same or more tax scam messages than last year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Scam Volume, Tax Fraud, Tax Scam, US, Consumer. The original data appears in Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/3/2026

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What does this statistic say?

67% of Americans say they are seeing the same or more tax scam messages than last year. This data was published by McAfee and covers Scam Volume, Tax Fraud, Tax Scam, US, Consumer.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags , published by McAfee on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/security-news/tax-season-scams-2026-red-flags-irs-impersonation/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Scam Volume, Tax Fraud, Tax Scam, US, Consumer. Browse more statistics on Scam Volume or from McAfee.

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