Trust is the thing scammers exploit most—and tax season hands it to them on a silver platter. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze visits The Mixing Jug, a hidden courtyard gem in Marlow, England, and draws a powerful parallel between the quiet trust of a neighborhood coffee shop and the misplaced trust that costs people thousands every April.

When your inbox is already flooded with W2s, refund notices, and filing deadlines, a convincing phishing email doesn't feel like a threat—it feels expected. That's exactly how scammers want it. From fake IRS emails demanding identity verification to fraudulent tax documents loaded with malware, these attacks are timed precisely for the moment your guard is down.

Key Topics Covered:

• The three most common tax season scams hitting inboxes right now
• Why the IRS will never email, text, or DM you—ever
• How to spot a spoofed sender address before it's too late
• What to do if you receive a suspicious "IRS" message
• Simple verification habits that stop tax phishing cold

The IRS doesn't do urgency. Scammers do. If a message is pressuring you to act fast, that's your first red flag.

☕ Featured Spot: The Mixing Jug, Marlow, England

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