Everyone loves a good overshare until it backfires, and nothing backfires faster than posting the wrong thing during tax season.
The IRS doesn’t lurk on your Instagram stories or stalk your TikTok feed, but scammers absolutely do. Cybercriminals treat tax season like a buffet, and every post about refunds, side hustles, or financial wins becomes a potential entry point. The danger doesn’t come from federal agents scrolling through your selfies — it comes from the people who weaponize your digital footprint. If you want to stay safe, protect your money, and avoid becoming someone’s next identity-theft success story, steer clear of these eight social-media landmines.
