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The IRS has issued a warning regarding a phishing email con. The scam statements you are due a tax refund, but is actually designed to receive your personal information.

Tax Return Email Con

Phishing scams are designed to swindle you into giving private information which can be used to your detriment. These details typically includes things like social security numbers, charge card numbers, bank accounts and etc. These details is then used to open financial accounts in your name, an activity usually referred to as identity theft. Honestly, it's a nightmare you do not want to be an integral part of.

The IRS is warning people about a tax return email con, which works similar to this. You receive a message allegedly from the IRS indicating you're due a tax return. You're directed to click an url to visit an IRS page. On the site, you're asked to offer your social security number, etc., which means that your bill may be seen. This email is deceptive and made solely for identity theft.

Email Does Not be Not Used by irs

Email does not be used by the IRS to make contact with citizens. It certainly doesnt use it tell you about tax concessions. The IRS only communicates with people through the mail or by telephone. Don't fall with this con!

Have You Been Owed A Refund?

But what if you actually are owed a tax refund? Well, the IRS is certainly maybe not going to contact you by e-mail to tell you. Consider it. The IRS doesnt HAVE your email, just how will it send you a message?

If you think you might be owed a tax return, the smartest choice is always to pick up the telephone and contact the IRS. You can reach the organization by calling 1-800-829-1040.

Because they are phony whatever you do, never react to a message from the Internal Revenue Service. Dont get suckered! BabbetteHoey381 - Allegro Brasil