Scammers on behalf of the tax call Americans: how to calculate the scammers

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The US Tax Service has issued a warning that in recent times there have been frequent fraud cases in the country. This mainly concerns crimes involving the theft of personal data and the return of taxes.

The department warned that scammers have become more active, even though the tax filing season has not yet begun. “This happens all year round, on holidays and during tax filing season. Criminals are looking for any way they can to deceive and confuse people,” said John Koskinen, IRS Commissioner. To warn taxpayers, IRS talked about the most popular schemes, which are scammers.

The most common fraud schemes

False claim to pay taxes. Usually, the auto informer calls the citizens and warns about a certain debt to the tax service. Taxpayers are asked to pay the debt and threaten to take the case to court. In some cases, fraudsters even ask to make a payment by transferring funds to an iTunes account or gift card. All of these cases, warns the IRS, are frauds. The United States Internal Revenue Service never uses such notifications and debt collection methods.

Threats to students and parents. Scammers call college students and parents and demand they pay some kind of “student tax.” If the victims refuse, the scammers start making threats and promise to take the case to the police.

Submission of Fake 2015 Tax Accounts Year. In this case, scammers usually refer to the Affordable Care Act and claim that the taxpayer owes the state a certain amount of money. Typically, scammers send such letters by email or use regular mail. In this case, victims are asked to send a check to the IRS or “Austin Processing Center.”

Request employee salary information. These letters are received by accountants of enterprises. They are asked to provide payroll information, W2 forms and other personal and confidential information, including a social security number.

Fake software update. Accountants may receive an email sent on behalf of the IRS requesting an update to the payroll program. When downloading such a program, accountants will, in fact, install a spyware application that will collect all personal information.

“Checking” tax return information by phone. Fraudsters make phone calls, introduce themselves to the IRS and ask for clarification of a few details. All this is done to gain access to confidential information.

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How to calculate the scammers

The IRS warns: if you receive an unexpected call or letter, allegedly from the IRS, be careful and careful. There are several ways to calculate scams.

1. The IRS will never make a phone call to demand immediate payment. Moreover, for this will never be used some prepaid cards or gift cards. The IRS never uses email for such notifications. As a rule, if you owe, you will receive an invoice by mail.
2. The IRS will never threaten to take you to the police or arrest you for not paying.
3. The IRS will never require you to pay the outstanding amount immediately. You always have the opportunity to appeal the claim.
4. The IRS will never ask for a credit or debit card number by phone.

If you received a suspicious call or message

1. In no case do not disclose your personal information.
2. If you receive a voice message or phone call, search the Internet for the specified number. Many suspicious scam numbers have already been published by victims.
3. Submit a complaint to the IRS anti-fraud department Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses. or by phone: 800-366-4484.
4. You can also file a complaint through broker Federal Trade Commission.
5. You can contact the IRS support team directly by calling: 800-829-1040.

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