IRS Phishing and Email Scams

The IRS does not request personal or financial information including your social security number over Internet. If the IRS needs information from you it will be done by letter.

Phishing is when you are given a link in an email that looks like it was from the IRS requesting financial information to be entered. Avoid these and report anything suspicious to phising@irs.gov.

Likewise, if you get an email from the IRS requesting a reply with your social security number or other financial information—ignore it and report it to the IRS. These email can look official with IRS logos and letterhead.

Scott Allen E. A.

Tax Debt Advisors, Inc