IRS warns of holiday scams targeting money and identities

The IRS is warning people about scams that happen more often during the holidays.

These scams try to steal money and personal information.

They can come through social media, emails, or text messages.

The IRS suggests using an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help keep your tax information safe.

This is a special code that stops scammers from filing fake tax returns using your information.

The IRS also reminds businesses and tax professionals to protect their systems from cyberattacks.

It's important to be careful and check if something seems suspicious before sharing any personal or tax information.