Tax Tips Phishers Now Want You To Believe The IRS Is A Charity! Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Nov 3, 2007 1 min read And I guess the way Congress spends the money we give the IRS, it sure seems like it sometimes. But this isn’t the case. The IRS gave warning yesterday of a new email phishing scam. The scam wants you to believe that the IRS and the US Government are partnering to solicit donations for victims of the Southern California Wildfires. The link in the email goes to a website that looks like the IRS website, but is not. It’s shameful the way scammers take advantage of tragedy. Beware of this email and give to a legitimate charity like the Red Cross. To see the IRS news release, click here. Previous Post Reminder for Teachers – Keep Those Receipts! Next Post Your Vacation Home and Your Tax Return Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Crypto Understanding Crypto and Capital Gains Work 7 Things You Need to Know About the New Business Report… Work Using Form 8829 to Write-Off Business Use of Your Home Tax Tips Roth 403(b) vs. Roth IRA: Which Should You Invest In? Life Interest Rates, Inflation, and Your Taxes Investments Essential Tax Tips for Maximizing Investment Gains Uncategorized TurboTax is Partnering with Saweetie to Elevate Hoop Dr… Business Small Business Owners: Optimize Your Taxes with a Mid-Y… Small Business The Benefits of Employing Your Children and the Tax Bre… Income and Investments Are Olympics Winnings Taxed?