The Internal Revenue Service wants to help you, it is currently warning taxpayers of a new scam to “phish” vital personal information from unsuspecting targets.
Here is how it is done, the perpetrators are sending e-mails to consumers claiming to be the IRS and directing them to an Internet link that asks for Social Security numbers and credit card information.
The IRS does not ask for personal identifying or financial information by using unsolicited e-mails and taxpayers do not have to complete a special form to obtain a refund.
This e-mail scheme is an attempt to trick the recipients. You are being advised to not respond.
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The Internal Revenue Service wants to help you, it is currently warning taxpayers of a new scam to “phish” vital personal information from unsuspecting targets.<\/p>\n\n\t
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Here is how it is done, the perpetrators are sending e-mails to consumers claiming to be the IRS<\/span> and directing them to an Internet link that asks for Social Security numbers and credit card information.<\/p>\n\n\t <\/p> The IRS<\/span> does not ask for personal identifying or financial information by using unsolicited e-mails and taxpayers do not have to complete a special form to obtain a refund.<\/p>\n\n\t <\/p> This e-mail scheme is an attempt to trick the recipients. You are being advised to not respond.<\/p>\n\n