IRS Warns of New Email and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name

Date: May 1st, 2008 - Author: University Credit Union

The IRS is warning people of new e-mail and telephone scams that are using the IRS name. These scams are based on the economic stimulus payments which Americans started receiving earlier this week. People have received calls and emails from scammers who claim to be from the IRS as part of an identity theft scheme. These scammers say that the IRS needs personal information from you in order for you to receive your payment. No information needs to be given out to receive your payment since they are being sent out based on 2007 tax returns. To read more from the IRS on this topic click here.

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