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Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, Better Business Bureau warns
Beware of a scam text claiming to offer a $1,400 stimulus check from the IRS, as the agency does not send such messages. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information through fake alerts. The scam is connected to recent news about stimulus payments, but the real payments are automatic and do not require any action from recipients. The IRS does not contact taxpayers via text, email, or social media for personal information, so be cautious of any such messages. Avoid clicking on any links in suspicious texts to protect yourself from potential malware or fraud.
Tips from the Better Business Bureau:
- Verify communications: Real IRS notices are sent through postal mail, not texts or emails.
- Avoid clicking links: Never click on links in unsolicited messages. Instead go to IRS.gov.
- Be cautious of urgency: Scammers create a sense of urgency to make you act quickly. Take time to confirm claims independently.
- Report the scam. Forward suspicious messages to phishing@irs.gov and report them to BBB.org/ScamTracker.
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