Always be on the lookout for phishing scams aimed at stealing your tax refund and your identity through fake emails and text messages. Scammers may try to steal your info over the phone or online by pretending to be the IRS. Don't fall for fake calls asking for personal or financial info. Just hang up and [...]
This article was published by the IRS. It’s a new year, and tax season is here. Tax season is a busy time for criminals, too, as they ramp up efforts to trick people into sharing sensitive personal information. Identity thieves might use this information to try filing false tax returns and stealing refunds. The IRS wants [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers should be aware of gift card scams year-round, but be especially cautious during this time of year when requests for gift cards are common. They may also use a compromised email account to send emails requesting gift card purchases for friends, family or co-workers. Since 2019, phishing@irs.gov has [...]
This article was published by the IRS. IRS identity protection PINs, or IP PINs, are a vital tool to protect taxpayers from fraudsters trying to steal personal and financial information. Taxpayers are encouraged to establish an IRS Online Account and request an IP PIN. Important things to know about an IP PIN Anyone with an SSN [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Identity thieves can prey on anyone, at any time. Here are some helpful tips for taxpayers to know when it’s really the IRS or not. Email, text and social media The IRS doesn’t make initial contact through email or social media channels. Some common electronic scams thieves use are: [...]
