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.