Beware of Tax Rebate Scams
Monday February 4, 2008
Congress hasn't even passed the tax rebate package and already identity thieves scheme on a way to get consumers' personal information.
The IRS has issued a warning about emails and telephone scams that use the IRS' name as a cover to steal your bank account number, social security number, and other personal information.
In one particular scam, the caller identities himself as an IRS employee and alerts the person that the tax rebate can only be received by direct deposit. The thief is attempting to get the person's bank information. In response, the IRS has stated it does not require direct deposit, but allows consumers to choose the option when filing their tax returns.
Other phone and email scams involve tax refunds, audit, and tax law changes.
To keep your identify safe, do not respond to phone or email solicitations for personal information. Instead, initiate contact with the IRS by visiting www.irs.gov. Report suspicious emails and phone calls to phishing@irs.gov.
Read More:
IRS Warning About Rebate Scams
Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Rebate
How to Avoid Credit Card Scams
Poll: How would you spend your rebate? View Poll Results
The IRS has issued a warning about emails and telephone scams that use the IRS' name as a cover to steal your bank account number, social security number, and other personal information.
In one particular scam, the caller identities himself as an IRS employee and alerts the person that the tax rebate can only be received by direct deposit. The thief is attempting to get the person's bank information. In response, the IRS has stated it does not require direct deposit, but allows consumers to choose the option when filing their tax returns.
Other phone and email scams involve tax refunds, audit, and tax law changes.
To keep your identify safe, do not respond to phone or email solicitations for personal information. Instead, initiate contact with the IRS by visiting www.irs.gov. Report suspicious emails and phone calls to phishing@irs.gov.
Read More:
IRS Warning About Rebate Scams
Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Rebate
How to Avoid Credit Card Scams
Poll: How would you spend your rebate? View Poll Results
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