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) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print 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 Tax Reform Navigating Tax Reform: One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Changes Tax Reform See How Tax Changes Impact You with the Tax Reform Calculator Life 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Financial Foundation Life The End of Pennies: Understanding the Financial Shifts Ahead Investments Values-Based Investing: How to Get Started with ESG Tax News Georgia State Surplus Tax Refund: Everything You Need to Know About the Rebate Life To Rent or to Own: The Ultimate House Debate Life Smart Shopping This Summer: Saving on Goods and Cars Latest News Arkansas Champions NIL State Tax Exemptions: What This Means for Student-Athletes and Schools Tax Tips TurboTax Up to 5-Day Early Refund Option: What You Need to Know