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Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams.
The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number.
Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it.
Most of us have probably received a text, email, or even phone message from the IRS or another tax authority. Often, the message claims that you owe money on some delinquent tax liability. Other times, it claims that a nice, big, juicy refund is waiting for you. Either way, the people on the other end are hoping you'll call back or select a link in the message to follow up. Ah, but that's not a good idea.
Tax refund scams
An advisory issued Thursday by the FTC warns taxpayers to beware of scams as tax season is upon us. Cybercriminals love to exploit holidays and other seasonal events, and tax prep time is high on the list. Though there are many kinds of tax scams, the advisory focuses on those that claim you're due a refund.
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