Beware The IRS Phishers
Published: Thursday, December 01, 2005 Online-Casinos.com
BEWARE THE IRS PHISHERS
New scam aimed at Internet users
The latest phishing scam is playing with fire for sure - it's using the Internal
Revenue Service as its front!
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert this week about an internet
scam concerning tax refunds.
Apparently an email is circulating which claims to be from the IRS and directs
consumers to a link that asks for personal information such as a social security
number and credit card information. It also offers a form for tax refunds.
The IRS reminds the public that it does not ask for any personal information through
e-mails. Taxpayers do not need to use a special form to get a refund.
If you receive this type of email, do not open it but call the IRS at 800- 829-1040.
