Beware of IRS e-mail scams

Beware of IRS e-mail scams

Posted: 02:22 PM ET

Tax season isn’t quite here yet, but scammers are already making the rounds. The IRS is warning consumers about bogus e-mails that dupes people into giving away private information.

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1) Don’t be fooled

The aim of these e-mails is to trick you into giving away personal info — like your bank account numbers or your Social Security number. The scam artists then use this information to steal your identity or to get access to other personal info or your money. These e-mails may say you’re eligible for a tax refund or indicate that you qualify for a payment from last year’s economic stimulus plan.CLICK FOR FULL ARTICLE

[CNN]