The Internal Revenue Service motto is “Don’t take the bait”. A recent news release from the IRS revealed the most dangerous scams that could affect taxpayers in 2024.
A great deal of emails and text messages are spreading all over the USA. Scammers know that tax refunds are on the way and they want to get it at all costs. The IRS says that not just taxpayers are a target, but also those who do not need to file a return.
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| Food Stamps |
| PAYMENTS |
| stimulus checks |
| SSDI |
IRS TIPS TO AVOID SCAMS IN 2024
If you reply to any of these text messages or emails, they may steal your money, identity, or both. Therefore, the Internal Revenue Service recommends not replying to suspicious emails or texts.
They want you to panic, so you cannot think clearly. In this way, you can act rapidly and give them what they want. Hence, do not open any links or attachments you may receive regarding the IRS.
Undoubtedly, it is advisable to visit your IRS office, call them using only official numbers, or use the available apps like “Where’s my refund?” or the IRS2Go tool.
IRS SUGGEST REPORTING SCAMS
Apart from not clicking on any malicious links or opening attachments from scammers, you should report it to the Internal Revenue Service. Then, you’d better send the full email header.
If not, you can also forward the email to phishing@irs.gov. Scanned images or screenshots are not helpful. The IRS could not find useful information if you just send them that.
Once you have made sure that the IRS got the necessary information to report a scam, you should delete the original email. Never give personal details if someone claims to be from the IRS, or the SMS says something like “Unusual Activity Report” or “Your Account has now been put on hold”.