Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a scam alert to help Kentucky families avoid falling victim to IRS and tax-related fraud. The start date for electronic filing begins today and reports of tax identity fraud are increasing. Beshear’s office has received nearly 100 IRS scam reports over the past seven months, most recent reported in Boyd, Greenup, and Hardin counties. To avoid falling victim to tax-related identity theft, fraud.org recommends filing early, using electronic filing, and monitoring your refund. Victims may receive a mailed letter from the IRS or discover the fraud when they attempt to file. They should act quickly and contact the IRS if this occurs.