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FATCA News & Information

May 8, 2015

Issue Number: 2015-18

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Phishing and Online Scam

1. Phishing and Online Scam

The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

What is phishing?

Phishing is a scam typically carried out through unsolicited email and/or websites that pose as legitimate sites and lure unsuspecting victims to provide personal and financial information.

For additional information or reporting of Phishing and Online Scams visit our website.

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Issue Number: 2015-18

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