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Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS 2025

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The document from the IRS warns taxpayers about a surge in phishing scams impersonating the IRS, particularly through e-mails and faxes. It details various scams, including those related to tax refunds and economic stimulus payments, which request personal information under false pretenses. The IRS emphasizes that it does not send unsolicited communications regarding tax matters and provides guidance on how to protect oneself from these scams, including reporting suspicious communications.

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How to tell if an IRS email is real?

If a taxpayer provides an email address to the IRS, the IRS may send an email with information, but the email will not include links to claim a refund or ask for any secure information such as social security number, date of birth, or bank account information. The IRS DOES NOT ACCEPT GIFT CARDS as payment.

Can the IRS be contacted by email?

The IRS does not accept tax-related questions by email.

Will the IRS contact you by email?

The IRS doesnt initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.

Can you EFAX to the IRS?

But again, faxing tax documents to the IRS is not allowed. You can, however, fax other documents to the IRS. If youre under an audit, or an IRS agent has asked you to submit items missing from your tax return, then you can send them via online fax.

How do I know if the IRS email is real or ?

The IRS will mail a letter or notice before calling or emailing. The IRS does not: Send unexpected or unsolicited text messages to taxpayers. Initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message or through social media.

What is the IRS email address format?

Official IRS email addresses look like this: employee.name@irs.gov. Be sure you reply to the actual email address of the IRS employee communicating with you, not to the automated notification email stating the employee has sent you a protected message.

What does official IRS mail look like?

An IRS envelope will include the IRS logo, and the letter will have your partial tax ID number and either a notice number (CP) or letter number (LTR) on either the top or bottom right-hand corner of the page. Your letter will also include your rights as a taxpayer (something a scammer is unlikely to include).

Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS 2025

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