Latest Email Scam Using IRS Name
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Beware: New Email Scam Masquerading as the IRS
Summary:
If you have an email account?"and who doesn’t??"you're likely familiar with scam emails. A new scam leveraging the IRS name is making the rounds, and it's crucial to stay vigilant in the coming months.Article:
For anyone with an email account, phishing scams are nothing new. The latest trick in the book uses the IRS name to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Here’s how it works and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Understanding the Scam:
Receiving notice from the IRS can make anyone anxious. Generally, these notices are straightforward?"either you owe a bit more in taxes or you're due an unexpected refund. Opening mail from the IRS is almost instinctual because ignoring such communications can lead to bigger problems later.
Scammers capitalize on this instinct, crafting emails that appear to be official IRS communications. These fraudulent messages often trick recipients into engaging with them. Surprisingly, scammers haven't employed this tactic more frequently?"until now.
The Target: Electronic Tax Payment System
This latest scam targets users of the IRS's electronic tax payment system, a legitimate and convenient service. The fraudulent process unfolds as follows:
1. The Fake Email: You receive an email claiming to be from the IRS’s Antifraud division. It reports suspicious activity involving your tax number and states that a sum of money has been deposited into your account and subsequently frozen.
2. The Trap: The email invites you to reclaim your funds by clicking a provided link. This link leads to a page asking for sensitive personal information, which the scammer then uses for identity theft.
Recognizing the Red Flags:
For those familiar with IRS policies, this scam is blatant:
- No Antifraud Division: The IRS does not have an Antifraud division.
- No Emails from IRS: The IRS never communicates with taxpayers via email?"audits included. They strictly use traditional mail for official communication.
- Illogical Claims: It’s nonsensical for someone to steal a tax ID and then deposit money with it. Even scammers aren’t that irrational!
Protect Yourself:
Remember this simple guideline to safeguard against these scams: Any email claiming to be from the IRS is fraudulent. Let me emphasize: The IRS never emails taxpayers. Anything in your inbox indicating otherwise should be ignored.
Stay aware and protect your personal information. Knowing this can save you from falling victim to identity theft. Keep this in mind, share it widely, and stay secure!
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