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 holiday season, remember - gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or [...]
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: [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers and small businesses that, even though the April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline has passed, it is important to stay vigilant against scams and fraud year-round. Earlier this year, the IRS issued its annual Dirty Dozen list that highlights some persuasive schemes impacting [...]
