Fake IRS emails

It is time again for the annual semi-clever tax refund phishing schemes to appear in email inboxes. These emails are targeted at taxpayers who are trusting enough to respond. The email appears to come from the IRS.gov site, has official sounding language, and contact information. The email states that the recipient can get their refund by providing credit card or bank account information. The IRS will never send taxpayer information by email.

Forward any phishing attempt to:

phishing@irs.gov

Here is a link to the IRS website to learn more.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=155344,00.html