Resource Number: 41667638
Description
The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) provides information regarding how to report phishing and online scams.
Unsolicited Emails
Monetary Losses
- Report any monetary losses due to an IRS-related incident to the Treasury Inspector General Administration by calling 800-366-4484.
Scam Requests for Personal or Financial Information
- The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
- This includes:
- Requests for PIN numbers
- Passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts
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Eligibility:
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Adults Teens Females Males
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English
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| Custom fields |
| Quarters for AVRs | Q 1 - January-March |
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Verification
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Last Verified On:
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1/7/2026
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Last Verified By:
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211
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Programs at INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - IRS
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Tax Status:
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None or unknown
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Legal Status:
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None or unknown
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