Please beware of "IRS $1,400 Economic Payment" scam texts. I got the $1,400 fraudulent rebate text message below. This clever scam aims to trick victims into handing over sensitive personal and financial information under the pretense of receiving Economic Impact Payment stimulus aid.
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An Economic Impact Payment Scam
Tips from the Better Business Bureau:
- Verify communications: Real IRS notices are sent through postal mail, not texts or emails.
- Avoid clicking links: Never click on links in unsolicited messages. Instead go to IRS.gov.
- Be cautious of urgency: Scammers create a sense of urgency to make you act quickly. Take time to confirm claims independently.
- Report the scam. Forward suspicious messages to phishing@irs.gov and report them to BBB.org/ScamTracker
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