Prepare yourself: This is the time of the tax phishing

Prepare yourself: This is the time of the tax phishing -

The time of the year again ... it's so predictable you could almost set your watch by it: tax season email scams. Thieves are smart enough and can create a fake convincing-looking email - do not fall into their traps. By clicking on a fake or "phish" Mail could mean a computer virus, lost money, or a stolen identity. And guess what? There are not that computer beginners who fall for these scams. intelligent and experienced people can be tricked too
First rule, the right to the IRS

The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email asking for personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels.

Any unsolicited emails claiming to be from either the IRS or any other IRS-related components such as the Bureau of professional responsibility or EFTPS, should be reported to phishing@irs.gov~ V ~.

Here's a guide to the IRS with information on the recognition and phishing reports and other fraudulent solicitations.
Second rule: never send sensitive financial information by email - it is not secure. This includes social security numbers or PIN numbers, passwords and other access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts
Third rule :. If you get an email request to update your password or enter an account number, password or other identifiable information, DO NOT click on a link or reply. Instead, go directly to the website of the organization that requires updating and login to your account. If there is a request for updated information you will find there
Fourth rule :. Never enter any financial or account information to a site unless you are sure it is secure. How can you tell? Look for the "s" - most sites are preceded by http: // - secure Web sites use https: // - a small letter makes all the difference. Most browsers also show a small icon of a padlock on the right in the address bar next to the web address. You can not always trust a graphical web page promising safety since these can be faked - search the site address and the padlock in the address bar
For more, see our past messages :.
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