The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is aware of the fact that there are too many scammers trying to get your personal information to steal your tax refund money. When thieves know that there are millions of dollars in payments, they want to get their bite.
For example, not only have the stolen tax refunds, but they have also stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money. Even if this cash is for low-income families, they steal it.
The last IRS scam has to do with uncommon delivery service mailing. Their main goal is to get you into sending photos or private information regarding your bank account.
WHAT DOES THE IRS RECOMMEND DOING TO AVOID TAX REFUND SCAMS?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends reporting any suspicious emails, text messages, or even letters you may have received. These emails usually promise you will get a refund, but they ask you for your Social Security Number, routing information, cellphone numbers, and so on.
If you would like to know how to report it to the IRS, all you need is to report it by email to phishing@irs.gov. In this way, you can help them track scammers and prevent tax refund thefts from happening to other taxpayers.
To make your report effective send the IRS contact information like the scammer’s phone number or email address. Do not forget to inform them about the date when you received that email.
#IRS is not sending you a DM asking for your bank account information! Stay on the lookout for #IRS impersonating scams that put you at risk on social media. https://t.co/VIwGwaA9Gd pic.twitter.com/QhgeN3iBg7
— IRSnews (@IRSnews) October 25, 2023
In general, if you receive any sort of communication claiming to give you an inheritance, lottery prize or investment, you should never reply. Do not open any attachments either since they can have malware that could steal your personal information.
It is of vital importance that you do not click on any links that they send you. Simply forward the message to the IRS and help other taxpayer not to lose their tax refunds.
#IRS is not sending you a DM asking for your bank account information! Stay on the lookout for #IRS impersonating scams that put you at risk on social media. https://t.co/VIwGwaA9Gd pic.twitter.com/QhgeN3iBg7
— IRSnews (@IRSnews) October 25, 2023
Once you have forwarded it, you can delete the message. Making use of the tools that protect mobile devices from scams and other threats is possible. The Federal Communications Commission has some. Using the Identity Protection Pin tool is another way to protect your money.