Got this lovely little email today from email address service3256@usa.com. It said it was from the Department of the Treasury. First of all, the IRS and Dept. of Treasury do not communicate with taxpayers via email. Secondly, they know how to spell. The email has typos. The "click here" link takes you to a site that looks like it's official, but it asks for credit card information along with your social security number and claims you can receive your refund on your Visa or Mastercard.
Just amazing. Do not be fooled by these emails. They are criminals trying to steal your identity and banking information. If you get an email like this, copy the full header and forward it to phishing@irs.gov.
Using my favorite header tool http://headertool.apelord.com/ , I discovered that this email originated in the UK.
So check out this email. Notice how poorly written it is and the numerous errors in it. It's a good thing that these scammers aren't smart enough to be able to write properly or they might fool even more people.
Be safe out there, folks and don't let the scammers get ya!
After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity
we have determined that you are eligible to receive
a tax refund under section 501(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Tax refund value is $189.60.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days
in order to IWP the data received.
If u don't receive your refund within 9 business
days from the original IRS mailing date shown,
you can start a refund trace online.
If you distribute funds to other organization, your records must show wether
they are exempt under section 497 (c) (15). In cases where the recipient org.
is not exempt under section 497 (c) (15), you must have evidence the funds will
be used for section 497 (c) (15) purposes.
If you distribute fund to individuals, you should keep case histories showing
the recipient's name and address; the purpose of the award; the maner of
section; and the realtionship of the recipient to any of your officers, directors,
trustees, members, or major contributors.
To access the form for your tax refund, please click here
This notification has been sent by the Internal Revenue Service,
a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.
Sincerely Yours,
John Stewart
Director, Exempt. Organization
Rulings and Agreements Letter
Internal Revenue Service
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