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Scam #8: Phishing for Stimulus

The Come-On:

You're getting a tax refund from the IRS. Woohoo, free money!


The Scam:

The e-mail, which comes from "tax-refunds@irs.gov," provides a link for you to follow to fill out a special form with personal and financial information. In reality, the IRS will never ask for this info unsolicited, and you don't have to fill out anything more than your normal tax forms to get the refund.


What You Can Do:

Delete the message. If you feel like maybe you deserve the refund and have questions about it, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 . They'll tell you all you need to know.

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