Look Out for These IRS-Themed Scams
This tax season, beware of deceptive messages that might be trying to get your information.
Messages impersonating the IRS might look legitimate, but the IRS never sends tax refunds through email, text or social media.
How should you respond if you receive a suspicious email?
1. Do not click on any links or attachments.
Malicious messages often include a malicious link. Once the link is clicked, it may put malware on your device or gather information to steal your identity.
If you do click on a link or attachment in one of these messages, visit IdentityTheft.gov to get a free, customized recovery plan.
2. Check the status of your refund.
Type irs.gov into your browser to access the official IRS website.
3. Report the message.
Suspicious messages that are sent to your Carilion email address can be sent to our Technology Services Group for investigation.
Click the "Report Suspicious" button in the banner above the email.
Let friends and family know to look out for these scams!
Scammers are impersonating the IRS in emails and texts.
Avoid clicking links in any unexpected messages from the IRS.
Click the "Report Suspicious" button to alert TSG of potential scams in your Carilion inbox.
