IRS impersonators targeting taxpayers ahead of filing deadline

It’s that time of year where IRS impersonators are most active. As the tax filing deadline approaches, scammers are sending fake messages pretending to be the IRS to steal your personal and financial information.

The Federal Trade Commission warns that fake tax refund texts and emails are circulating again this tax season.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns you to never click on links in unexpected texts and don’t share personal information with anyone who contacts you out of the blue.

“These messages may look legitimate and mention action that needs to be taken in order to get your refund, but they’re fake. No matter what the text says, it’s a scammer fishing for your information,” said Daniel Irwin, communications specialist with the BBB.

You should know the real IRS won’t contact you by email, text message, or social media to get your personal or financial information.

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