The “Dirty Dozen” is a list compiled annually by the IRS that features the most common scams used to prey on taxpayers as well as scams devised for tax evasion.

Trends indicate that taxpayers should be most wary of scams during tax season, however, they could happen at any time and people should be on the lookout all year long. Those who fall victim to these scams are subject to losing money, sensitive personal information, or even having their identities stolen.