IRS warning issued: Christmas holiday scams which could drain your tax refund money and savings

Posted by Anderson December 7, 2024
IRS warning issued Christmas holiday scams which could drain your tax refund money and savings

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to pursue the same goal. Avoiding frauds is crucial for taxpayers’ safety during the Christmas holidays. The warning comes after the 9th annual National Tax Security Awareness Week began.

Scammers employ a variety of tactics to steal your sensitive personal information. They intend to steal your IRS tax refund. If you don’t want to be their next victim, now is the time to act. Keep in mind that thousands of taxpayers are targeted by fraudsters each month.

Useful tips for taxpayers to avoid scams over the Christmas holidays:

  • Only buy at online websites whose addresses start with “https:” without the “s”, there are no secure communications.
  • Look for the icon representing a padlock
  • Do not make your purchases when you are using a Wi-fi connection in a store or shopping mall
  • Make sure you update all the software on your devices and gadgets (tablets, laptops, smart phones)to avoid security breaches
  • Help protect the devices of children and older adults who are not trained in technology
  • Enable your firewall on your devices
  • Use anti-virus software for your computer to prevent malware from being installed
  • Only use unique and strong passwords for your online account
  • Take advantage of multi-factor authentication whenever you can
IRS warning issued: Christmas holiday scams which could drain your tax refund money and savings
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IRS informs of the common scams over Christmas

Unfortunately, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. As a result, it is common to fall into the traps set by scammers.Phishing emails pose a significant hazard to taxpayers.

As a result, do not open any emails whose origin you do not recognise, even if they appear to be from the IRS. To avoid installing malware, visit your local office or check your online account instead of clicking on links.

Scammers target personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, and passwords in addition to tax and financial data. Without a doubt, they will exploit it to commit fraud and identify theft.

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