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The IRS has issued a notice regarding a phishing email scam. The con claims you're due a tax refund, but is really built to obtain your own personal data.

Tax Reimbursement Mail Con

Phishing scams are created to swindle you into giving private information which can be used to your detriment. These records generally includes things like social security numbers, charge card numbers, bank accounts and so on. These records is then used to open financial reports in your name, a process usually referred to as identity theft. Frankly, it is a nightmare that you don't desire to be an integral part of.

The IRS is warning people of a tax refund email scam, which works like this. You get a message ostensibly from the IRS indicating you are due a tax refund. You are led to click an url to visit an IRS page. On the site, you are expected to provide your social security number, etc., so that your account may be seen. This mail is deceptive and made only for identity theft.

Email Does Not be Not Used by irs

Email does not be used by the IRS to make contact with people. It certainly doesnt use it tell you about tax refunds. The IRS only communicates with individuals through the mail or by phone. Don't fall because of this scam!

Are You Currently Owed A Reimbursement?

But imagine if you actually are owed a tax refund? Well, the IRS is obviously perhaps not going to contact you by email to inform you. Think about it. The IRS doesnt HAVE your current email address, so how wouldn't it send you a message?

The best option is to pick up the phone and contact the IRS, if you think you might be owed a tax return. The agency can be reached by you by calling 1-800-829-1040.

Anything you do, never respond to an email from the Internal Revenue Service because they are phony. Dont get suckered!

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