The scam for millions: how fraudsters cheat taxpayers
This year, the scammers have come up with a new way to deceive taxpayers. He writes about it forbes.com. The conists call residents of the United States, introducing themselves as tax officials (IRS) and talk about the need to verify personal information. People, unwittingly, call social security numbers and even their credit card details.
As the newspaper writes, so that taxpayers do not have doubts, fraudsters use telephone numbers with the same numbers. Criminals can know the name, address and other data of the subscriber.
Tax officers warn all citizens that they never call taxpayers.
“Don't deceive yourself! The IRS will not search and call you just to get your personal tax information. Moreover, we do not have the right to order you to pay for any services. Please be careful and protect your money,” Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen told reporters.
According to the service, since the beginning of the year, fraudsters have already managed to deceive about 5000 people. Damage estimated at 26,5 million
ForumDaily has compiled for you six ways to cheat that phone scammers use
1. If you have not received any receipts by mail, and the caller requires you to pay for something.
2. If you are asked to confirm personal or financial information.
3. If you are asked to pay taxes, without warning that you can appeal any decision.
4. If you require prepay using debit card.
5. If you are asked to call a credit or debit card number by phone or send by email.
6. If you are threatened with arrest for tax evasion.
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