Here is a New One!

[tennisWalt Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tennisWalt]

I got this email today. What do you think are the odds that 50 plus people with tennis in the email address all got the same tax refund?

Walt

Notification of Tax Refund on your VISA or MasterCard Now,



> After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined
that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $209.30.



> A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.

Fox example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

> Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.



> To access the form for your tax refund please click the link below





> Note: For security reasons, we will record your ip-address, the date and time.

Deliberate wrong inputs are criminally pursued and indicated.


Regards,

Internal Revenue Service

© Copyright 2007, Internal Revenue Service U.S.A.


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[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

There going to get someone on this fraud.

[tennisWalt Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tennisWalt]

What To Do?

Here is what to do with the email.

Walt


What to do if you become aware of an IRS related phishing scam

How to Protect Yourself from Suspicious E-Mails or Phishing Schemes.

If you receive an unsolicited e-mail communication claiming to be from the IRS, please forward this message to: phishing@irs.gov using the instructions provided below.

If you forwarded a message to phishing@irs.gov, thank you for your submission. The IRS is very concerned and aware of suspicious emails or phishing schemes. You may not receive an individual response to your e-mail because of the volume of reports we receive each day.

Do not open any attachments to questionable e-mails, which may contain malicious code that will infect your computer. Please be advised that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers via e-mails. Also, the IRS does not request detailed personal information through e-mail or ask taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords or similar secret access information for their credit card, bank or other financial accounts.

It is important that the original communication that was received is included, as well as Internet headers. The following instructions will assist you in forwarding a phishing communication to the IRS.