IRS Tax Tip 2014-19: Beware of Fake IRS Emails and Phone Calls
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Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2014-19Inside This IssueBeware of Fake IRS Emails and Phone Calls Tax scams that use email and phone calls that appear to come from the IRS are common these days. These scams often use the IRS name and logo or fake websites that look real. Scammers often send an email or call to lure victims to give up their personal and financial information. The crooks then use this information to commit identity theft or steal your money. Some call their victims to demand payment on a pre-paid debit card or by wire transfer. But the IRS will not initiate contact with you to ask for this information by phone or email. If you get this type of ‘phishing’ email, the IRS offers this advice:
If you get an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS:
Be alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS will not initiate contact with you through social media or text to ask for your personal or financial information. More information on how to report phishing or phone scams is available on IRS.gov.
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