avoiding irs scams during tax season
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Beware of Internal Revenue Service
SCAMSBeware of Internal Revenue Service
SCAMSThis time of year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax-related scams are common. One common trick is that criminals will send you phishing emails.
What is Phishing?Phishing is the act of sending you an email that attempts to steal information such as usernames, passwords, and other valuable information. These phishing emails may appear to be from your tax preparation firm or even the IRS.
How can I avoid this situation?Here are some frequently asked questions that should help
keep you protected from these IRS phishing scams:
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A: No! The IRS will never contact you via e-mail, text messages, or social media.
Q: Will the IRS contact me via email?
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A: Do not reply! Do not click on any links or download any attachments. Immediately forward the e-mail to [email protected]. Then, delete the original e-mail message.
Q: What should I do if I receive an e-mail claiming to be from the IRS?
Q: If I receive an IRS phishing email in my work e-mail in-box should I notify my company?A: Yes! You should follow your organizations’ guidelines for reporting suspicious phishing e-mails
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Q: What should I do if I discover a website claiming to be the IRS?A: Send the URL to [email protected]
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A: You can visit the IRS website to find samples of e-mail scams and bogus websites. Visit the IRS website by typing in the below URL to your web browser:
Q: How should I identify phishing e-mail scams or websites claiming to be the IRS?