Don’t be fooled. The IRS will never send you any unsolicited email or email you about the status of your tax refund. Opens a New Window. Officials this month warned taxpayers to watch out for a new scam after receiving an uptick of reports about unsolicited emails from imposters claiming to represent the IRS. Some of the recent scam emails included subject lines like “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder,” officials said. They include links to websites that look like IRS.gov, but aren’t the actual IRS website. When a user clicks to access files purportedly about their refund, electronic return or tax account, they inadvertently download malware. “The IRS does not send emails about your tax refund or sensitive financial information,” IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said. “This latest scheme is yet another reminder that tax scams are a year-round business for thieves. We urge you to be on guard at all times.” Officials said they’ve worked with Continue reading about Did you get an email from the IRS? Watch out for this new scam
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