IRS Email Scam

Every year it seems that you hear more about email scams that try to get access to your computer system or financial information. When these scam artists tell you they are the IRS looking for information, it’s very difficult to ignore.

Never open an email claiming to be from the IRS unless you have sent an inquiry to them. The IRS never solicits information from citizens about financial records or social security numbers. Do not open any attachments or click on any links from emails claiming to be the IRS.

What should you do if you receive an IRS email you believe is a scam? Just forward it to phishing@irs.gov. It will be researched and halted.

As with any other unsolicited email you receive, never offer bank or credit card account information. Email technology is not secure, so never send any personal information or Social Security numbers via email.