Dear Readers,
Scammers continue to impersonate the IRS through emails, text messages, phone calls, and social media. Staying informed is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft and financial fraud.
Here are a few important tips to help protect yourself:
Don't respond to threatening IRS messages demanding immediate payment.
Don't click suspicious links or download unexpected attachments.
Verify independently by visiting the official IRS website: https://www.irs.gov.
Report phishing emails to [email protected].
Report IRS impersonation scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA): https://www.tigta.gov.
Protect your identity. If you've shared personal information, monitor your financial accounts and consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports.
Helpful Resources
IRS Identity Theft Information: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA): https://www.tigta.gov
Remember, the IRS will never demand payment by gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or payment app, nor will it threaten immediate arrest or legal action through email, text message, or social media.
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and help protect your family and community by sharing this important information.