Nearly one in five Americans say they have lost money to a tax scam, with victims losing an average of $1,020.
Nearly one in five Americans say they have lost money to a tax scam, with victims losing an average of $1,020. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Scam Financial Loss, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Scam Consequences. 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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Nearly one in five Americans say they have lost money to a tax scam, with victims losing an average of $1,020. This data was published by McAfee and covers Scam Financial Loss, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Scam Consequences.
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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 Scam Financial Loss, Tax Fraud, Consumer, US, Scam Consequences. Browse more statistics on Scam Financial Loss or from McAfee.