{"id":16490,"date":"2022-04-01T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=16490"},"modified":"2022-04-28T10:44:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T17:44:51","slug":"irs-scam-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/irs-scam-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Scams: How To Spot Imposters Coming For Your Money Through Phone calls and Emails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s tax season. And as citizens, we all have to pay taxes. But as you prepare your financial reports and statement for the past year and submit your tax returns, you need to be aware of a new scam in town \u2013 the IRS scam emails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, these scams are real, and they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/compliance\/criminal-investigation\/irs-criminal-investigation-sees-surge-in-scams-tied-to-economic-impact-payments\">growing in numbers<\/a>. The threat actors send phishing emails or text messages claiming to have calculated your fiscal activity. They then ask you to fill out an application form or pay an advance to get a stimulus check. Luckily, you can detect IRS email scams and other stimulus check-related scams and avoid falling victim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article details the IRS scam emails, including what they are, what you should look out for, what to do if you become a victim, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to jump ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid-irs-scams-online\"><strong>Avoid IRS Scams Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Socialcatfish.com allows you to verify anyone, someone, using just a few pieces of information. If you&#8217;re suspicious about someone you&#8217;re talking to online, running a simple reverse search on them can tell you exactly who they <em>really<\/em> are. take this as an opportunity to get peace of mind. Use the search bar below to run your first search today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"2\" data-type=\"3\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-8927687.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"irs-scam-phone-calls\">IRS Scam Phone Calls<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>IRS scams are one of the most common phone scams out there. This is because scammers like to pose as authority figures. They do this so their potential victims don&#8217;t question them once they request money or demand sensitive information, but there are a few red flags that can give away an IRS scammer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"irs-scams-to-watch-out-for\">IRS Scams To Watch out for<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: being victimized by a scammer will leave you feeling ashamed and foolish. But you don\u2019t have to be a victim of any scam, especially not the stimulus payment-related scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four stimulus payment-related scams to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fake stimulus checks<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the threat actors have raised their stealing game. They\u2019ll send a physical stimulus check that resembles the government-issued check. They\u2019ll then claim to have overpaid and ask for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/\">Federal Trade Commission<\/a> (FTC) cautions the citizens that the IRS will never ask you to deposit your stimulus check or request refunds. Thus, if you receive such checks, they are from fraud actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you receive a stimulus check in the mail before late April, it\u2019s probably from scammers. IRS needs several weeks to mail out stimulus checks. Plus, the IRS is forgoing the physical checks. So, be wary of the checks you get and <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">verify their authenticity<\/a> if you\u2019re not sure about the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>IRS scam emails and text messages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re awaiting your stimulus payment, you might receive an email, text messages, or social media DM\u2019s claiming to be from the IRS. The emails or texts might request you to click on a link or fill out an application to verify your information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t click on the link or fill out any information \u2013 it\u2019s a scam! These are scam actors looking to collect your personal and financial information and use it to commit identity theft!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/how-recognize-avoid-phishing-scams\">FTC<\/a>, the IRS will never contact you by email, text messages, or social media asking for your Social Security number or other personal information. Also, IRS won\u2019t send links to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Robocalls&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The threat actors may also contact you on a robocall while pretending to be IRS officials. The scammer will tell you that you must pay an upfront fee to receive your stimulus check in some of these recorded rather than live calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>IRS Scam Emails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/yahoo-mail-scams-how-to-avoid-phishing-website-links\/\">phishing email scam<\/a> involves a fake stimulus check that appears to come from the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The scam actors trick their targets into giving their personal or financial information or making an advance payment to receive the stimulus check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-nataliya-vaitkevich-6863330-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scammers have developed fake websites, which they use to steal from innocent citizens. You must not click on IRS scam emails or text messages, as doing so can lead you to fake websites that can download malware into your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Detecting and reporting the IRS scam emails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS threat actors are increasingly becoming sophisticated and difficult to spot. However, most of them still use key phrases in their phishing emails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are truths and key phrases to look out for to detect the IRS email scams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The scammers will use the words \u2018Stimulus Payment\u2019 or \u2018Stimulus Check\u2019 in the emails while asking for your information. IRS uses the term \u2018economic impact payment\u2019 instead.<\/li><li>Offer you a tax refund or faster payment. The scammer will claim to be working with IRS and tell you that you have a tax refund.<\/li><li>The scam actors will email you a fake stimulus check. This could be an amount that doesn\u2019t match your income level.<\/li><li>The threat actor will request your personal or banking information or ask you to verify it. IRS will never ask you to do this.<\/li><li>The scammer might send you a link through email and ask you to click it to \u2018verify\u2019 your information<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Report IRS scams to <a href=\"mailto:phishing@irs.gov\">phishing@irs.gov<\/a> or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.identitytheft.gov\/Info-Lost-or-Stolen\">IdentityTheft.gov<\/a>. Here, you\u2019ll get the steps to follow based on your stolen data or information. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">verify<\/a> the source of suspicious IRS emails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive a physical stimulus check, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/\">IRS.gov<\/a> and search on the notice, letter, or form number. But be aware that scammers often alter legitimate IRS forms and letters, making it hard to detect them. You may use a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">reverse image\/contact search firm<\/a> to verify the sender\u2019s authenticity in such an instance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may enlist the services of <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">Social Catfish<\/a> to verify the legitimacy of an IRS email. All you need is basic information such as the sender\u2019s email address or other contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-bottom-line\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>IRS scam emails are on the rise in the US and beyond, calling for citizens to be alert. The best way to avoid being a victim of a tax scam, socialcatfish.com can help you verify identities with just a few pieces of information. 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