TAX SCAM
ALERTS: PHONE CALLS
TELLING YOU THAT THE IRS IS AFTER YOU, OR YOU OWE MONEY, OR THAT YOU WILL GET
ARRESTED IF YOU DON’T PAY A lot of folks have received phone
calls from numbers that sometimes show “ UNKNOWN” ,
“PRIVATE”, “WASHINGTON, DC” or just
unfamiliar phone numbers. Sometimes a recording states that you owe a sum of
money and that you need to call to make arrangements or you will be ARRESTED. Please know this is a total SCAM. Our
IRS is difficult at times, but they do not operate that way with
their collections and this is a total 100% fake call. Try not to
answer and for sure do not call their number back. They are very
intimidating but just randomly called you using
telemarketing tactics. IDENTITY
THEFT ISSUES If we file your return and then
receive a message stating that a prior return has been filed, it could mean
someone compromised your Social Security number, filed a fake return
before you did, and tried to fool the IRS into giving them fake
refunds. Eventually, we can clear it up, and although it usually does not
affect your overall credit (opening fake accounts, taking over your identity,
etc.) it may take 6 to 9 months to correct the filing so you can
receive your actual and proper refund. PLEASE DON’T BE TRICKED INTO GIVING
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER TO
UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE OR COMPANIES. REMEMBER,
BE CAREFUL WHEN OPENING EMAILS THAT ASK FOR THAT INFORMATION AS MANY
EMAILS ARE “FAKE” BUT LOOK
LIKE THEY ORIGINATED FROM THE ACTUAL COMPANY |
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