Tax scams are getting sneakier every year—ghost preparers, phishing emails, bogus job offers, and too-good-to-be-true returns. How can you really know if your tax preparer is the real deal?

In this episode of Taxpayer Beware, host Ray Davis chats with Alma Galvan, spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, about the sharpest scam warning signs and the powerful tools you can use to verify legitimate tax pros in California. Discover the BBB’s favorite red flag tips, how to use the Scam Tracker, what to do if you spot fraud, and why checking CTEC’s registry can save your refund and your peace of mind.

Protect yourself against identity theft, shady pop-up tax shops, and scammers who prey on consumers during tax season.

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