IRS Scams

1. Released: March 2009 - How can someone steal your identity?

2. Released: February 2009 - The American Consulate in Bermuda has become aware of several residents who have received e-mails regarding a 2008 economic stimulus payment.  Please do not respond to these e-mails or try to access any of the links in these messages.The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail.

• The IRS does not request detailed personal information through e-mail.
• The IRS does not send e-mail requesting your PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

 

If you receive an e-mail from someone claiming to be the IRS or directing you to an IRS site:

• Do not reply.
• Do not open any attachments. Attachments may contain malicious code that will infect your computer.
• Do not click on any links. If you clicked on links in a suspicious e-mail or phishing Web site and entered confidential information, visit our Identity Theft page.

For more information please go to: www.IRS.gov website under Phishing and Scams

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3. Released: October 2007 - Phony e-mail solicits donations for fire victims

4. Released: October 30, 2007 - Poser e-mail wants your information

5. Released: September 19, 2007 - IRS warns taxpayers of new e-mail scams

6. Released: April 2, 2007 - IRS warns of phony e-mails claiming to come from the IRS

7. Released: August 3, 2004 - IRS reissues consumer warning on identity theft scheme; scheme now targeting Caribbean