With tax season underway, Virginians are being warn to be on high alert about a circling scam where thieves are posing as the IRS to get into your wallet. Katie Gray reports…
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Scammers are posing as the IRS to deceive taxpayers into divulging personal information by claiming they qualify for a $1,400 stimulus check. The real IRS will automatically issue payments to eligible taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns by late January 2025. The scam involves receiving a text message purportedly from the IRS offering a $1,400 payment and requesting personal details, which is a phishing attempt. To avoid falling victim to this scam, individuals should verify communications, refrain from clicking on links in unsolicited messages, be wary of urgency tactics, and report suspicious messages to the IRS and BBB.