IRS sees surge of scams tied to COVID-19 economic impact payments | Coronavirus

CHICAGO (WREX) — The Internal Revenue Service received a record number of complaints about Economic Impact Payment scams in June and July 2021 not seen in more than a decade.

The recent phishing scams are being tied to fake coronavirus stimulus checks.

Recent scam reports include:

  • Text messages stating that a taxpayer is eligible for a “stimulus payment” and they must click on a link to complete the necessary information to claim it.
  • Phishing emails claiming the IRS has calculated a taxpayer’s “fiscal activity” and they are eligible for an Economic Impact payment in a specific amount.








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