AP Spotlight PERSONAL FINANCE Tax season is prime time for scams. Here's how to protect yourself WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press Mar 30, 2025 Mar 30, 2025 Updated Mar 16, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams.kAm*62C\C@F?5[ 7C2F5DE6CD >2J FD6 2 92?57F= @7 4@>>@? 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