IRS Fakes Crypto Tax Letters Amid AI Deepfakes Surge

The IRS has sent out fake crypto tax letters amid an increase in AI-generated deepfakes and new DOJ seizures. According to the CryptoDaily, the mail-first rule is now being exploited by scammers.

Red flags for spotting these fake letters include requests for sensitive information such as social security numbers or passwords, and suspicious email addresses that may not match the IRS's official format.

The IRS has warned citizens about this surge in fake tax notices and advises them to verify any correspondence through their personal online account or by contacting the agency directly.