Florida Beware...
The State Attorney's Office is warning consumers to beware of a series of scams regarding tax returns:
Phony IRS emails: The IRS does not use email to contact taxpayers. You may receive an email which reads "IRS Notification" in the subject line and may include a realistic IRS logo. The claim is that a tax refund -- maybe from a prior year -- is due and that the consumer should complete and fax the attached form or click on a link to submit personal information directly to the IRS. This is a scam. Do not provide your personal or financial information in this manner.
False "bank" correspondence and phony forms: Mail or email claiming to be from the consumer's bank and requesting an update of records should raise a red flag. An area bank's logo and phone number were recently high-jacked in such an effort. Remember, your bank has your information -- including your account number -- and will not request that information by telephone or internet. If you are suspicious about any mail or email claiming to be from your bank, then call the bank! Do not share your personal or financial information with anyone you do not trust.
If you have any questions or suspect that you may have been targeted by such a scam, call your local law enforcement agency or the State Attorney's Office.
Jerry
Panama City Beach Condos for Rent
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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