💰Scam Alert

IRS & Tax Scams

IRS scams involve callers impersonating Internal Revenue Service agents, threatening arrest, license revocation, or deportation for supposedly unpaid taxes. They demand immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

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Warning Signs of IRS Scams

•Caller claims you owe back taxes you weren't aware of
•Threatens immediate arrest or deportation
•Demands payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or Bitcoin
•Won't let you verify the claim before paying
•Caller ID shows IRS or government agency (easily spoofed)
•Pressures you to pay immediately without giving time to think

How to Protect Yourself

✓The IRS always contacts you by mail first for tax issues
✓The IRS never demands immediate payment over the phone
✓Government agencies don't accept gift cards as payment
✓You have the right to question and appeal any tax bill
✓Hang up and call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to verify

What to Do If You're Targeted

1.Hang up immediately - do not engage with the caller
2.Report the call to the Treasury Inspector General at 1-800-366-4484
3.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
4.If you've already paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately

Report a IRS & Tax Scam

Help protect others by reporting scam calls. Search for the number above and submit a report, or report directly to official agencies.

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