Only 29% of Americans feel very confident they could recognize a tax scam when they see one.
Only 29% of Americans feel very confident they could recognize a tax scam when they see one. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Tax Scam, Scam Detection, 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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Only 29% of Americans feel very confident they could recognize a tax scam when they see one. This data was published by McAfee and covers Tax Scam, Scam Detection, Consumer, US.
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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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