| This is the time of the year when most tax returns have been filed or extended, and the time of the year when cybercriminals are very active. Therefore, the IRS is warning taxpayers to watch out for fake emails regarding tax refunds.The IRS refund scam is a common tactic used by thieves to trick email recipients into opening a link or attachment that will attempt to steal your personal information, including your social security number.
Please remember that the IRS does not typically contact taxpayers via email, including asking people to confirm their tax refund information. The IRS initiates most communications through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service.For more information on this latest IRS scam and how to protect yourself, please visit the IRS website www.irs.gov. |
This post was written by Thomas Taranto