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Be alert, fake messages from taxing authorities claim you are entitled to a tax refund and request personal information to verify your identity. These scammers attach a link to a fake website having you log in and then asking for your personal information to make it appear legitimate. When a consumer logs into the sight, the scam artist receives the user name and password. Do not click on the attached link or open any attachments and do not reply to these messages. If given the option, do not unsubscribe, simply delete the message. The IRS, other taxing authorities, the Social Security Administration, and financial institutions do not send tax notices or request your banking information, PIN numbers, social security numbers or passwords using e-mail.
The AICPA has recently notified us that a fraudulent email designed to look like it is from the AICPA has been circulating. This email references the recipient's possible involvement in unlawful income tax refund activity. If you receive such an email, do not open it and do not open any link that might be attached. If you would like to read more, please go to AICPA.org where you will find an artical entitled "Alert: Fraudulent "Phishing" Scam Email Not from AICPA." |
