The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers who receive emails claiming to be from the government agency. The emails, which often include the IRS name and logo, are from scammers seeking personal and financial information. The IRS never contacts taxpayers via email or social media to request personal or financial information. The IRS warns email recipients not to reply to the message, open attachments, click on any links or enter confidential information.

If you suspect you have received a fradulant email, phone call, letter or fax, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. If you have any questions about the credibility of the contact the IRS or any government agency has made with you, JamsionMoneyFarmer PC would be glad to answer your questions.

For more information about this phishing scam, read the article in Accounting Today.