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A copy of an IRS 1040 tax form is seen at an H&R Block office in Florida in December 2017.

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Economy

No, the IRS isn't calling you. It isn't texting or emailing you, either

6:00am April 07, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

Since 2018, over 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to IRS imposters over the phone, email, texts and more. Here's how the IRS actually contacts taxpayers and how you can spot imposters.

Officials remind parents that it will not attempt to gather personal or financial information via email, text or through threatening phone calls.

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Economy

The IRS Won't Be Calling, Emailing Or Texting. Don't Fall For Child Tax Credit Scams

12:02pm July 22, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

"Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to verify your information," the IRS cautions.