Monday, March 31, 2008

IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=61887

There used to be a time where electronic scams were obviously scams. But serious scammers have been using more realistic situations to bait their victim into giving up information. I made this post to inform you guys that you need to be on the look out for fake rebate notifications. Even though households are expected to receive a stimulus package be aware that there are also scams about this "IRS rebate pack" that are floating around.

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