Don’t Get Scammed by IRS Impersonators.
The IRS will not:
- Initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media.
- The IRS will not request PIN numbers, passwords or similar information related to your credit cards or financial accounts.
- Demand immediate payment of taxes.
- Threaten to arrest you for not paying.
- Tell you to pay your taxes using a gift card or cryptocurrency.
If you should receive any unexpected IRS-related call:
- Hang up right away and do not respond to any questions.
- Block the call.
- Call the IRS directly at 1-800-366-4484 or visit their webpage at https://www.tigta.gov/
If you should receive IRS-related email:
- Do not reply
- Do not open any attachments. They can contain malicious code that may infect your computer or mobile phone.
- Do not click on any links.
- Forward the full email as-is to phishing@irs.gov
- Delete the original email.
If you do owe taxes, the IRS will first contact you by mail.