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IRS Scams

The American Consulate in Bermuda has heard from several residents who have received e-mails regarding a "2008 Economic Stimulus Payment." Please do not respond to these scam e-mails or try to access any of the links in these messages. (more)

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

2. Released: February 2009 - The U.S. 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