During this tax season the IRS is warning about scammers posing as the IRS and trying to steal your identity and get money from you.
One scam they ask for payment or there will be legal action. The IRS will never call and demand immediate payment or that you have to pay with a prepaid debit card or wire transfer.
Another scam, they ask for verification of bank account information and Social Security numbers.Never give out personal information over the phone to anyone claiming to be from the IRS. The IRS will generally mail you out a bill if you owe any taxes.
Official-looking emails are designed to fool taxpayers into
thinking they're communicating with the IRS. Known as phishing, these emails and text messages are used by scammers to get information that will help them file a false refund in your name. Don't click on links and emails from places you don't know.
If you are targeted by a tax scam, call the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at (800) 366-4484.
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