Provides information about preventing tax scams and fraud, as well as identity theft. Offers forms and other methods of reporting these abuses. Provides alerts about tax scams, including an annual "Dirty Dozen" list of common scams. Telephone service is primarily recorded information. Avoid tax fraud: The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. Tax Fraud Hotline offers a recorded message with options to report fraud, including ordering forms by mail.