2008 Economic Stimulus Scam

fused · ‎03-12-2007

Very Important! They're already getting started...

I just received an email, supposedly from the IRS.gov. Claiming that I needed to click on a link and fill out the necessary information to receive my 2008 Stimulus Economic Refund. Don't be fooled, it's looks legit and very real. I checked on the IRS.gov site, and they clearly advise against responding to the email, and against opening the link, as it may place a virus onto your computer. They note that they do not correspond with anyone via email, and that it's a scam. If you should receive this email, please forward to: phishing@irs.gov.

Sylviatob · ‎09-14-2007

Thanks for the heads up!!

"Never ever, ever be late. Never" (FUTR)

Scamp · ‎03-18-2007

fused wrote:
Very Important! They're already getting started...

I just received an email, supposedly from the IRS.gov. Claiming that I needed to click on a link and fill out the necessary information to receive my 2008 Stimulus Economic Refund. Don't be fooled, it's looks legit and very real. I checked on the IRS.gov site, and they clearly advise against responding to the email, and against opening the link, as it may place a virus onto your computer. They note that they do not correspond with anyone via email, and that it's a scam. If you should receive this email, please forward to: phishing@irs.gov.

Thanks, fused.

Admins - maybe create a Scams and Schemes board just for (and to make more noticeable) stuff like this...?

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