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Lisa Marie Brugman, EA

Published on: 15/10/2025

Getting a call from someone claiming to be the IRS? Don’t panic — and don’t pay. Scammers are getting smarter in 2025, but knowing how the real IRS operates can protect your wallet (and your nerves). Learn the red flags, what the IRS will never do, and how to handle suspicious calls the smart way.