Scam Emails From The IRS?
There is a scam that’s perpetrating to be a legitimate email from the Internal Revenue Service. Computer Associates, CA’s Brian Grayek provides these tips for a safe 2008 tax season:
1. Don’t click on links sent by the “IRS” or a tax preparation firm. The IRS does not initiate contact electronically.
2. Don’t respond to email from the “IRS” or a tax professional asking for account numbers or personal information. Remember, the IRS never initiates communications through e-mail. To check legitimacy, call the IRS (1-800-829-1040).
3. Double check the URLs that you type into your Web browser window. All IRS.gov Web page addresses begin with http://www.irs.gov/. Mistyping an address can direct you to a compromised site where cybercriminals can steal personal or financial information.
Photo by Dept. Of Treasury.
Terry Richards on March 4th, 2008 1:56 pm
Great post, for more info visit the IRS or FTC.
Terry @ eFile
cassy on December 23rd, 2008 9:29 am
I guess they must be put on jail,coz its not good, they have to be stop,so that no one will be victim by this people.specially the business sector, who are their primary target. goverment must do something to protect the interest of the people in the business sector.
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