Fake IRS Agents are Coming for Your Money – Here's How to Spot Them

Written By Kevin McKernan

Due to advancements in AI, fraudulent scams are becoming harder to spot.

However, there are often signs of fraud or deepfakes if you know what to look for. 

Technical clues to spotting deepfakes… You must listen carefully. 

  • Unnatural voice quality

  • Odd inflections and phrasing 

  • Inconsistencies in background noise

Other clues to spotting deepfakes: 

  • Urgency and emotional pressure—e.g., you must, or you will be arrested.

  • Unusual requests—e.g., meet at the bank. 

  • Out-of-the-blue contact—e.g., we are doing a favor, must do this immediately. 

The Takeaway

Critically evaluating the information you are given and thinking twice before acting can make the difference between foiling a sophisticated scam and falling victim to it.

This document is designed for general information only. The information presented in this document should not be construed to be formal legal or tax advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. 

For more information on this and other topics, please contact Kevin via any of the channels listed below:

📧 kevin@kmckernan.com  | 📞 718-317-5007

Kevin McKernan
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