Tax security awareness social media toolkit

Post 1: #IRS and Security Summit reminder— #TaxPros should use multi-factor authentication for cloud-based systems used to store and prepare clients’ tax returns and information. Learn more for your #TaxSecurity: IRS.gov/phishing.

Post 2: Phishing and other related schemes are common threats to the tax industry and other client-based businesses. Learn how #TaxPros can protect their credentials and clients’ data at IRS.gov/phishing #IRS #TaxSecurity.

Post 3: #IRS and the Security Summit warn #TaxPros to beware of emerging tax schemes aimed at stealing credentials to potentially file fraudulent tax returns. Read more on the latest phishing scams: IRS.gov/phishing.

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Post 1: #IRS and the Security Summit remind you that the “free tax advice” you’ve seen on social media may be just lies spread by influencers and other personalities to get higher engagement. To learn more and protect your #TaxSecurity visit IRS.gov/securitysummit.

Post 2: Social media tax advice may hold a kernel of truth, but that doesn’t mean it’s accurate. #IRS and the Security Summit encourage you to report individuals who promote improper and abusive tax schemes: IRS.gov/securitysummit #TaxSecurity.

Post 3: Wildly inaccurate tax advice often circulates on social media and following it can have bad consequences. To better protect your #TaxSecurity, see more information from the #IRS and the Security Summit: IRS.gov/securitysummit.

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Post 1: Protect your #TaxSecurity and that of your loved ones: #IRS and the Security Summit encourage you to share information with friends and family about the Identity Protection PIN program. Learn more at: IRS.gov/ippin. 

Post 2: The #IRS and the Security Summit encourage you to spread the word about the Identity Protection PIN program. Discover why this is a great security tool against tax fraud: IRS.gov/ippin #TaxSecurity.

Post 3: The #IRS Identity Protection PIN can help protect you from tax-related fraud. For your #TaxSecurity, learn more on how this six-digit number prevents the misuse of your personal info: IRS.gov/ippin. 

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Post 1:  #IRS and the Security Summit urge you to take the strongest actions possible to safeguard your business systems and data. Here’s how: IRS.gov/securitysummit #TaxSecurity. 

Post 2: You can help your employees protect themselves and your business from scams by sharing key information about data security. Take a look at the Security Summit’s and #IRS’s recommendations: IRS.gov/securitysummit #TaxSecurity.

Post 3: Protecting customer data is always good business. #IRS and the Security Summit urge you to create a strong data security plan that not only protects your business, but your customers as well. IRS.gov/securitysummit #TaxSecurity. 

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Post 1: #TaxPros beware—Cybercriminals are using phishing scams, including posing as potential clients, to steal valuable data for tax-related identity theft. Protect your clients and yourself with these #IRS and Security Summit tips: IRS.gov/protectyourclients #TaxSecurity.

Post 2: #TaxPros: #IRS and the Security Summit urge you to be on the lookout for a variety of new and evolving schemes aimed at stealing business and taxpayer information. Learn more for your #TaxSecurity:IRS.gov/protectyourclients. 

Post 3: #IRS and the Security Summit remind #TaxPros that in addition to phishing emails posing as new clients, cybercriminals could also impersonate a trusted organization or even a colleague through stolen email credentials. Stay alert: IRS.gov/protectyourclients.  

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