These scams usually come via email with catchy subject lines like "Unclaimed Refund" or "Tax Refund Payment," often with a fake version of the IRS logo. Typically, you're asked to click a link and provide your Social Security number, birthday, address and driver's license to "claim" your refund.

Tax season can come with several headaches, from gathering documents to finding the time to sit down and file.

Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the United States. The most recent scam is targeting tax returns. Finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the key signs that you could be getting scammed.