IRS Criminal Investigation

NEW! #IRSCI releases its FY25 annual report. We identified $10.59B in fraud tied to financial crimes – a 15.7% increase from last year! $4.5B of that figure stems from tax fraud – up 111.8% from FY24. irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3…

Ghost preparers refuse to sign returns or provide a PTIN, hiding their identity and putting taxpayers at risk. #IRSCI is pursuing fraudulent preparers. Protect yourself by using trusted professionals and never signing an incomplete return. irs.gov/tax-profession… #Tax #Fraud

Scammers are pushing a bogus “Self‑Employment Tax Credit” to trigger improper refunds. Don’t fall for social‑media tax hacks. Rely on trusted sources, know most taxpayers don’t qualify, and remember #IRS is reviewing these claims closely. #IRSCI is cracking down on schemes.

Christopher Guilford, of California, was sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison for filing nine fraudulent tax returns, including one that brought him a $1.17M refund. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/californ… #IRSCI #WhatWeDoCounts #FollowTheMoney #TaxCode

Abusive Form 2439 capital‑gains claims are rising. Fraudsters file inflated/fake credits tied to well‑known groups to appear legitimate. These claims cause refund delays, audits, penalties, or enforcement action. Claim credits only with real investments and accurate documents.

Identity thieves are targeting #IRS Online Accounts by posing as “helpers.” Protect yourself: 💡 Create your IRS Online Account ONLY at irs.gov 💡 Never trust unsolicited offers to “help” set up or access your account 💡 Follow official IRS guidance to secure your

Viral “tax hacks” are scams — and they can cost you big. ❌ Refunds frozen ❌ Audits ❌ Penalties ❌ Criminal charges #IRSCI warns: social‑media tax tips are driving fraud. Stick to trusted guidance from the #IRS and qualified tax pros. ➡️irs.gov/newsroom/irs-s… #tax #fraud

#IRSCI, @TheJusticeDept, @FBISacramento, #DCIS and European partners dismantled SocksEscort proxy network used to hide cybercriminals behind hijacked home and small‑business routers. Investigators tied it to multimillion‑dollar fraud harming U.S. victims. linkedin.com/pulse/authorit…

Fake charities pop up after tragedies and disasters as scammers try to steal donations and personal info. #IRSCI investigates these schemes and works to protect taxpayers from fraud. Click here to learn more about fake charities: linkedin.com/pulse/2026-dir… #IRS #Tax #Fraud

Sacramento, CA woman pleads guilty in a $10M investment fraud scheme. She promised high monthly returns, paid earlier investors with new funds, and spent the money on luxury travel, gambling, vehicles, and a home. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/sacramen… #IRSCI #FollowTheMoney

AI-powered IRS phone scams are rising: robocalls, voice mimicry and spoofed caller ID. Remember, the IRS contacts by mail first and never demands instant payment or threats. Stay alert. #IRS #tax #fraud ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/2026-dir…

Ari Lauer, of Lafayette, CA, was sentenced to 11 years and five months in federal prison for his role in the DC Solar fraud scheme that cost investors more than $900 million. Great work #IRSCI Oakland Field Office! linkedin.com/pulse/dc-solar… #WhatWeDoCounts #FollowTheMoney

IRS Dirty Dozen 2026 Scam 1: Scammers pose as the #IRS by email, DM, and text using alarming language or QR codes to steal personal info. #IRSCI urges taxpayers to avoid clicking unexpected links and report suspicious messages. More than 600 impersonators were reported in FY25.

Federal authorities arrested alleged 18th Street gang members accused of running an open-air drug market in MacArthur Park. The multiagency action aims to curb organized crime and protect the community. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/18th-str… Great case #IRSCI Los Angeles Field Office!

#IRSCI wants to help you avoid tax scams. Tax season brings fake #IRS emails, texts, and calls using scare tactics, QR codes, and spoofed IDs. See the top 12 schemes + tips here: 👉🏼irs.gov/newsroom/dirty… Stay tuned here for more on the #2026DirtyDozen! #WhatWeDoCounts

Impersonating the IRS is a relentless scam fraudsters use to steal your money through texts or phone calls that demand immediate payment of tax debts. Don't pay them. Outsmart them. Learn how to know if it's really the IRS: irs.gov/help/how-to-kn…

Philadelphia man sentenced to 78 months and ordered to pay $2.58M for his role in a nationwide COVID‑relief fraud scheme involving 1,000+ fake claims. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/philadel…⬅️ #IRSCI #WhatWeDoCounts #FollowTheMoney #USPSOIG

Full Committee Hearing with Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Bisignano ow.ly/LqLy50Yp66s

#ICYMI A Pasadena, CA real estate broker got 24 months in federal prison and over $500K in restitution for obstructing #IRS tax collection. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/pasadena…⬅️ Great case #IRSCI LA Field Office! #FollowTheMoney #TaxCrimes

GUILTY After a 4-day bench trial, Thvoughn & Alexis Curry were convicted in federal court for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid Agency of over $12M for services that were not actually provided. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/new-rive… #IRSCI #WhatWeDoCounts #FollowTheMoney

Navin Khanna pleaded guilty to running a $600M nationwide catalytic‑converter theft ring. A big share of those stolen converters came from the Sacramento region through supplier Tou Vang, who’s already serving 12 years in federal prison. ➡️linkedin.com/pulse/leader-n… #IRSCI #FBI