Taxpayers Face Harder To Detect Scams This Season. Blame AI.
Forbes Business
by Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes StaffFebruary 20, 2026
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The FBI has reported a significant increase in government impersonation fraud, with AI playing a major role in these sophisticated scams. From deepfake video calls to IRS impersonation schemes, criminals are leveraging advanced technology to target taxpayers more effectively than ever before. This rise in AI-driven fraud poses a growing threat to individuals and businesses alike, as the ability to detect such scams becomes increasingly challenging.
AI technologies like synthetic media and voice cloning have enabled criminals to create highly convincing fraudulent content, making it difficult for victims to distinguish between genuine communications and malicious schemes. For instance, deepfake video calls can make it appear as though a taxpayer is speaking directly with a government
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Originally published on Forbes Business on 2/20/2026