Steer Clear of IRS Imposter Scams
Imposter scams that lead to tax fraud and identity theft typically increase during tax season. Tax scams try to do two things: Get your money or your personal data. Scammers pretend to be someone they are not, such as an IRS agent, tax collector, or tax preparer to try to scare or lure you in with the promise of more money.
Recognize the Red Flags
It is important to recognize the most common red flags to help avoid tax fraud:
- Any email, call, or text claiming to be from the IRS.
- The use of fear, urgency, or threats.
- Claims that you are owed more money or owe more money.
- Urgent messages pressing you for sensitive information.
- Demands requiring you pay in gift cards or crypto.
- Any website or email address that is not IRS.gov.
- Requests asking you to submit additional forms.
- Messages claiming to be from other tax agencies.
Your security is our top priority. We will never contact you to ask for your financial or personal information, nor will we ask a third party to log in to your computer. If you receive a message requesting confidential information that claims to be from us, do not click any links and contact us immediately. It is critical to share this information with your team and continue to foster a vigilant workforce with regular training to help safeguard your business.