Sunday, July 10, 2011

Beware of emails claiming to be from the IRS

Bogus email scams are resurfacing, including one involving payments allegedly rejected by the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.  The email has a link that may download malicious software.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NEVER SENDS AN EMAIL TO A TAXPAYER FOR ANY REASON AND CONSEQUENTLY WILL NEVER ASK FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION VIA EMAIL, FAX, OR TELEPHONE.  NEVER!  IF YOU RECEIVE SUCH A REQUEST, IT IS BOGUS AND SHOULD BE DISREGARDED IMMEDIATELY.

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