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Many Americans are suffering from a scam that directly affects the IRS: All of America is watching
Social Security and the IRS have issued an urgent warning to millions of citizens in the United States: scammers are using deceptive tactics to promise the elimination of tax debts. These false promises endanger taxpayers' personal and financial information.
Scammers pose as representatives of the IRS or fictitious government agencies, contacting victims through calls, emails, or text messages. They use scare tactics, such as threats of arrest or suspension of the Social Security number, to pressure people into providing confidential information or making immediate payments.
US Social Security Gets Serious: The Latest Scam Affecting the IRS Is Concerning
One of the most common scams is the call offering to eliminate tax debt through a nonexistent program called "Federal Economic Recovery Policy." The IRS has confirmed that this program doesn't exist and that they never request immediate payments by phone or threaten legal action without prior notice by mail.
Additionally, scammers send emails or text messages that appear legitimate, with links to fake websites that mimic the IRS. These links can install malicious software on devices or steal personal information.
Warning Signs to Suspect a Scam: The IRS Warns Clearly
Among other signs are requests for immediate payment through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrencies. Also, threats of arrest, deportation, or suspension of the Social Security number. Of course, spelling or grammatical errors in the messages are another sign that it is a fraud.
The IRS reminds that they never initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message, or social media to request personal or financial information. Any official communication is done by postal mail.
To protect yourself from these frauds, it is important to stay alert and not provide personal information to strangers. If you receive a suspicious communication, do not respond or click on links. Instead, contact the IRS directly through their official website or by phone to verify the authenticity of the message.
The increasing sophistication of these scams represents a real danger to millions of Americans. Attention and care are essential to avoid falling into these traps. Remember, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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