IRS Warns Crypto Holders to Avoid Scanning QR Codes on Fake Letters

The IRS warning lands at a moment when crypto holders are already a favored target for phishing, and the use of physical letters with QR codes marks a shift away from the email lures that have dominated tax-season scams. The affected group is broad: anyone who files crypto-related taxes and might reasonably expect official correspondence. The open question is whether this is an isolated tactic or part of a wider wave of impersonation attempts timed to filing deadlines, and whether tax authorities and exchanges adjust their own verification guidance in response.