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Social Security Administration Alert About the IRS in All America: Never Do This

Millions of Americans Must Be Very Alert to Increasingly Real Threats to Social Security

24/03/2025 10:05:00h

Miguel Cuartas Ortego

The Social Security Administration in the United States has issued an urgent alert about scams impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These frauds aim to steal personal and financial information from taxpayers. It is crucial to be informed to protect yourself.

Important Notice from Social Security: Beware of Scams Targeting the IRS

Scammers pose as IRS employees and contact individuals requesting sensitive information or immediate payments. They use phone calls, emails, and fake text messages that appear official. For example, they may offer fake tax refunds or threaten legal action if information is not provided quickly.

Jennifer Hessing, director of fraud analysis at Wells Fargo, offers the following recommendations. Be wary of offers that are too good: If something sounds too favorable, it is probably a scam, and avoid urgent requests. Scammers often pressure to obtain information quickly.

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Do not provide personal information over the phone or email; the IRS never requests sensitive data this way. Verify the authenticity of communications: If you have doubts, contact the IRS directly using official channels.

Actions to Take If You Have Suspicions

If you believe you have been a victim of a tax-related scam, contact the IRS: Call 800-829-1040 to report the incident. Get in touch with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to report the scam. Protect your personal information, consider obtaining an identity protection PIN to prevent someone from filing a return in your name.

U.S. Government Measures Against Scams

The U.S. Government is taking steps to combat these frauds, and the security of your tax information is essential. Be alert to signs of scams and follow the advice of experts and authorities to protect yourself. Remember that the IRS will never request personal information or payments unexpectedly.

Taxpayer Education: Resources and alerts are provided on how to recognize and avoid tax scams.
Collaboration with Financial Institutions: Work is done with banks and financial entities to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
Investigation and Prosecution of Scammers: Investigations are conducted to bring those who commit tax fraud to justice.

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