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If you get an email, text, letter or call that claims to be from the IRS — or if you see social media posts about how to get a big refund — it might be a scam or bad tax advice.

 

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What to know 

Watch out for tax scams and fraud. Know the warning signs. Know how we reach you.

Recognize common tax scams

Know it's really the IRS

 

 

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What to do

If you got scammed, had your information stolen or suspect tax fraud, take action:

Take these steps if you were scammed

Get an Identity Protection PIN

Report a tax scam or fraud