It’s tax season and the Federal Trade Commission urges all consumers and businesses to keep an eye out for scammers impersonating the IRS.
Scammers send out fake text messages and emails regarding tax rebates or benefits in an attempt to get you to click on a malicious link or attachment. While the messages may look legitimate, it is best to never click on links or attachments in unexpected texts. You could be opening yourself up to identity theft or malware.
Remember, the IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. They always start by sending out a letter.
If you have questions about the legitimacy of any messages from the IRS, visit the irs.gov website for contact information or reach out to your financial institution.
Visit consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/11/no-thats-not-irs-texting-about-tax-refund-or-rebate-its-scam for more tips and information.
If you are a MVSB customer and you are concerned your personal or financial information was compromised in response to a suspicious text, please call us directly at 800.922.6872 so that we can assist you with protecting your accounts and identity.
