How to Safeguard Against Tax Scams
Tax season brings heightened anxiety for many taxpayers, and scammers are ready to take advantage of that stress. Each year, thousands of individuals fall victim to…
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Why Optima Tax Relief is America’s #1 Most Trusted Tax Relief Firm.†
How to Tell the Difference Between Optima vs. The Scammers:
What Scammers Do
Unsolicited Calls & Texts
You get a call or text from an unknown number. Often a robocall with a prerecorded message saying their company can wipe out all your tax debt for “pennies on the dollar.”
Broken Promises
Promises of settlment or reduction on the first phone call. Guaranteed savings are a clear red-flag.
Hidden Charges
Others may bill you by the hour or spring additional charges throughout the life of the case. Watch out!
Lack of Transparency
Often times they have very minimal content with little to no information about the team (or even company) working your case.
Fly-by-Night
Do your homework, some do not even have a physical location or place of business. Check the Better Business Bureau to see if it’s a reputable company and how long they’ve been in practice.
What Optima Does
You Contact Us First
You make the first move. Optima’s licensed professionals are standing by, ready to take your call. We’ll never call or text you if you haven’t contacted us first.
Full 360 Coverage
Optima Tax Shield 360 coverage provides you with audit protection, tax preparation, and expanded resolution services throughout your case. Coverage is available even after your case is complete to keep you protected!
Real People Solving Real Problems
Optima Tax Relief is proud to help taxpayers nationwide solve their tax problems. Check our website to see the tax professionals (Tax Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents) and supporting teams working your case.
Proven Track Record
In business since 2011 and has resolved BILLIONS in taxes for taxpayers nationwide. We GUARANTEE the best possible resolution tailored to your situation to solve your tax problem and keep it solved!
Transparent Sign-up
You are provided with accurate information to make an informed decision by completing our extensive 12-step “disclosure gauntlet.” We require that the disclosures be acknowledged separately for transparency, and they detail the services we will provide, the fees to perform them, and your right to represent yourself with the IRS.
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† According to a 2023 YouGov online survey commissioned by Optima Tax Relief of 1,276 U.S. adults. Optima Tax Relief is a tax resolution firm independent of the IRS.
Optima Taking Action Against Scammers Illegally Contacting Consumers, Posing as Optima
Consumer Alert
- Date:
- July 2025
- From:
- Optima Tax Relief
- Subject:
- OPTIMA CONSUMER ALERT – Scam Phone Calls Impersonating Optima
It has come to our attention that a company has been impersonating Optima and attempting to mislead consumers. This call identifies themselves as “Optimzed Tax Consulting” in hopes of confusing consumers. This is yet another attempt to exploit Optima’s established and trusted brand to generate tax leads and scam taxpayers. We want to remind you that our company only responds to requests for help and will never contact taxpayers unless they contact us first.
Should you encounter any questionable calls originate from our organization, please avoid sharing any sensitive data. We encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the legitimacy of any correspondence you receive. Your security and trust is our top priority, and we are actively working to stop this fraudulent attempt to deceive taxpayers. If you do receive an unsolicited call, we encourage you to email our Brand Protection Group directly at bpg@optimataxrelief.com.
Please share this message to help safeguard others.
Scam Phone Call Impersonating Optima
Consumer Alert
- Date:
- July 2025
- From:
- Optima Tax Relief
- Subject:
- OPTIMA CONSUMER ALERT – Texts Impersonating Optima
Our Scam monitoring team has identified another attempt to exploit Optima’s established and trusted brand to generate tax leads and scam taxpayers. We want to remind you that our company only responds to requests for help and will never contact taxpayers unless they contact us first.
Should you encounter any questionable messages appearing to originate from our organization, please avoid clicking embedded links or sharing any sensitive data. We encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the legitimacy of any correspondence you receive.
Your security and trust is our top priority, and we are actively working to stop this fraudulent attempt to deceive taxpayers. If you do receive an unsolicited text message that reads like the text below, we encourage you to email our Brand Protection Group directly at bpg@optimataxrelief.com. Please share this message to help safeguard others.
Consumer Alert
- Date:
- January 2025
- From:
- Optima Tax Relief
- Subject:
- OPTIMA CONSUMER ALERT – Scam Phone Calls Impersonating Optima
It has come to our attention that a company may be impersonating Optima and attempting to mislead consumers. Please note the image below as one example. Optima will ONLY contact you after you have first contacted us directly and requested information about our services.
Your safety and trust are our top priorities. We are actively working to address this issue and protect our community. If you do receive an unsolicited call that sounds like the transcription below, we encourage you to email our Brand Protection Group directly at bpg@optimataxrelief.com so that we may continue to track these issues and take the appropriate measures to put a stop to these actions.
CLASS ACTION UPDATE:
If you’ve been victimized by these fraudulent activities, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit Optima is seeking to bring against these scam outfits. To learn more about participating in this class action lawsuit, individuals can email classaction@optimataxrelief.com. Please include in your email any information related to the source of the scam activity, such as voice recordings, texts, and phone numbers of the scammers used to contact you posing as “Optima” or a name that sounds similar to Optima, such as “Optimal.”
Optima Tax Relief reminds consumers to stay vigilant and take these steps to protect themselves from potential scams:
- Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers.
- Verify the legitimacy of any caller by contacting the company directly using official contact information.
- Report suspicious calls to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and your local attorney general’s office.
Optima Tax Relief, LLC is a tax resolution firm independent from the IRS. This content is made available for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing included in the content should be taken as a guarantee, warranty, prediction, or representation about your specific situation. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice and services. We encourage you to consult with a tax professional to discuss your specific tax matters. Individual results may vary. We do not provide tax, financial, bankruptcy, accounting, or legal advice and nothing contained in this content is intended nor shall be construed as such.
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