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82% of Americans say they are worried about tax fraud or identity theft this year.

May 27, 2026

82% of Americans say they are worried about tax fraud or identity theft this year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Tax Fraud, Identity Theft, Consumer, US. The original data appears in Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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82% of Americans say they are worried about tax fraud or identity theft this year. This data was published by McAfee and covers Tax Fraud, Identity Theft, Consumer, US.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags , published by McAfee on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/security-news/tax-season-scams-2026-red-flags-irs-impersonation/.

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This statistic relates to Tax Fraud, Identity Theft, Consumer, US. Browse more statistics on Tax Fraud or from McAfee.

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