The scammers are already attempting to bilk people out of their economic stimulus payments by sending bogus e-mails claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. These e-mails advise people to click on a specific link and fill out the necessary information in order to receive the stimulus payment. IRS officials clearly advise against responding or opening any links. According to the IRS Web site, the IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications or request personal information through e-mail. People who receive e-mails claiming to be from the IRS should report such activity by following the directions found on the Internal Revenue Service's website.
To learn more about personal finances and tax return information, visit the Military.com Finance Center.
Scammers Sending Bogus IRS E-Mails
Week of May 12, 2008
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