United States citizens may be the victim of a new scam attempt. The notice was offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The thieves’ novel procedure consists of sending a letter by postal mail to taxpayers to convince them that they deserve a refund. The letter contains contact information and a telephone number that is not official.
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said this example of theft is another form of deception by identity fraudsters. Mr. Werfel added that criminals use other forms of communication to confuse users, such as the use of virtual platforms.
With this scheme, criminals try to obtain information from people, including driver’s license photos. Another of the bandits’ requests is the contribution of the customers’ mobile phone numbers.
There is also an attempt to collect bank and Social Security reports. Finally, these criminals put pressure on the population to quickly deliver the requested content.
The mistakes thieves make
By getting these items, thieves have the opportunity to access tax refunds. The intention of the usurpers is to create a blackmail effect, because consumers think that they will not receive a refund if they do not hand over their personal documentation.
The message of these cheaters inspires suspicion, since it has some incongruous criteria. The IRS rectifies several errors that are redacted in the thieves’ letter.
These scammers express in their text that the final deadline to make the tax declaration is October 17 of this year. However, the IRS clarifies that the maximum date to declare taxes is October 16, 2023.
In addition, the authorities specify the existence of some taxpayers who have not received the tax refund. These people have the right to file their taxes after October 16 of the current year. The last clarification is on the subject of unclaimed property that thieves are alleging and this is not a concern of the IRS.
