4. Be careful with the refund recalculation scam
Let’s face it: We all want the maximum refund when it comes time to file our taxes, and most scammers are taking advantage of this by conning as many people as they can. They will usually attempt to contact you in order to obtain confidential information about your account and tell you that your refund has been calculated. Because the email is the simplest way to con someone, you might want to pay attention to some details that can tell you if it’s a scam or not.
In most cases, you will be asked to click on a link in the email, which may feature the official IRS logo, and when you do this, a web page that requests information such as your Social Security number, birthdate, driver’s license number, and other details will pop up. It is strongly advised to not provide any of the information requested because this is obviously a scam meant to steal your data. If the IRS issues a refund, they will contact you through regular mail first, and they will never ask for any of your personal information because they are already in possession of it.
If you spot an email like this, delete it as soon as possible and don’t click on any links in it. If you are waiting for an IRS refund that has been delayed, the best way to contact them is directly through their customer service.
Takeaway:
There are zero chances that an employee from the IRS will ever call you. They reach out to all the taxpayers by regular mail, not texts or shady phone calls; Furthermore, they will never ask you about personal details because they already have them.
If you ever receive such a call, hang up quickly by saying you’re busy, and just to make sure there’s nothing wrong with any of your accounts, call the IRS immediately!
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