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Don't be a victim of a SCAM As the economic stimulus checks start going out and we continue our efforts to reach individuals who may still be eligible for these payments, be aware that scam artists are actively making the rounds using the proposed rebates as bait. Please be aware of the types of scams recently brought to the attention of the IRS and notify us about any such scams. The most recent scams brought to IRS attention are described below :
Rebate Phone Call
At least one scheme using the word “rebate” as part of the lure has been identified. In that scam, consumers receive a phone call from someone identifying himself as an IRS employee. The caller tells the targeted victim that he is eligible for a sizable rebate for filing his taxes early. The caller then states that he needs the target’s bank account information for the direct deposit of the rebate. If the target refuses, he is told that he cannot receive the rebate.
Refund e-mail
The IRS has seen several variations of a refund-related bogus e-mail which falsely claims to come from the IRS, tells the recipient that he or she is eligible for a tax refund for a specific amount, and instructs the recipient to click on a link in the e-mail to access a refund claim form. The form asks the recipient to enter personal information that the scamsters can then use to access the e-mail recipient’s bank or credit card account.
Audit e-mail
Using a technique calculated to get almost anyone’s attention, the e-mail notifies the recipient that his or her tax return will be audited. This is the first scam of which the IRS is aware that uses this to get the victim to respond. This e-mail is a phony. The IRS does not send unsolicited, tax-account related e-mails to taxpayers.
Changes to Tax Law e-Mail
This bogus e-mail is addressed to businesses, accountants and “Treasury” managers. It instructs them to download information on tax law changes by clicking on a series of links to publications on businesses, estate taxes, excise taxes, exempt organizations and IRAs and other retirement plans. Paper Check Phone Call
In a current telephone scam, a caller claims to be an IRS employee who is calling because the IRS sent a check to the individual being called. The caller states that because the check has not been cashed, the IRS wants to verify the individual’s bank account number. The caller may have a foreign accent.
What to Do
Please be advised: There have been some fraudulent emails being sent to our members requesting account information. We would never contact you via email if there were questions or concerns regarding your account. Please be safe and keep your information private.
Shadyside Employees and Residents - GREAT NEWS! We now have a satellite location in the Hillman Cancer Center! Where: Hillman Cancer Center Cafe. When: Fridays only. What Time: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The representative will be able to assist you with credit union enrollment, loan applications, payroll deductions, and any other information that you may need. We will not be able to do withdrawals for you on site, but if you call the main office - with your account number before Thursday at 4:00 PM - we can have a check drawn from your account for you to pick up from the representative. As always, please be sure to have two forms of identification when conducting business. Stop by and see us!
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