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More fake emails. This one looks like it is from the IRS.

I had a friend fall for this one. I can't believe in todays age we still have people falling for these. Here is the post. Just be on the lookout and remember if you think it is real call the company and don't respond to the email until you know it is true.

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that
you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $109.23.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-6 days in order to
process it.

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

To access the form for your tax refund, please click here

Note: Deliberate wrong inputs will be prosecuted by law.

Regards,
Internal Revenue Service

Caution the following above is spam please don't believe any of this. I want you to save your identity and not ruin it.

Posted by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 on 01/17/2008 07:37 AM

Comments (22)

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22 Comments on More fake emails. This one looks like it is from the IRS.

Jeff,

The scams never end.....if these individuals put this effort into being legally productive....well it will never happen.

Thanks for the post.

01/17/2008 07:57 AM

by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )

I am getting this email around 1 - 3 times a day - always goes to my bulk mail.......

01/17/2008 08:01 AM

by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia

Dan. It would be nice to set a string operation, but most of these scams are out of the country. Maybe we need to work together as a whole, but I really don't see that happening soon.

01/17/2008 08:01 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

Bottom line is do nothing with any of thesae emails from banks, refund depts etc. Thanks for bringing it to our attention

01/17/2008 08:03 AM

by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe homes, Jasper ,Ball Ground,Benttree,Dahlonega (All Mountain Realty)

Julie So am I. It has been going into my regular email, so I always report it as spam. Also, the amount changes too.

01/17/2008 08:04 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

The IRS would NEVER NEVER send an email. If you get an official letter from them it will reference a badge number of the employee and tell you your information.. you do NOT have to supply your information. If I win something I did NOT enter. a contest for instance, then I know its a scam and into the SCAM ALERT bin it goes! Thanks for the headsup on this one Jeff.

01/17/2008 08:09 AM

by Gail Tassey (Keller Williams Realty)

Charlie. Just bringing it up, because people are falling for it. I just don't get it.

01/17/2008 08:11 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

I have not received it, yet. I always delete anything from a Bank, Credit Union, etc. I will add IRS to my delete list.

01/17/2008 08:13 AM

by Rick Tourgee - Provincetown and Cape Cod (Century 21 Shoreland)

Gail Good call. I don't think the IRS wants to give back anymore money than they have too.

01/17/2008 08:16 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

Rick. I am also getting a lot of banks too. They keep saying my account is suspended. They are some crafty jerks.

01/17/2008 08:17 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

Jeff.. I love the ones I get that say i have unclaimed funds at bank XYZ.. who I have never ever had any accounts with.. :))

01/17/2008 08:29 AM

by Gail Tassey (Keller Williams Realty)

Gail Yeah those are funny. They are really fishing there. That should be a heads up to everyone, but I guess not.

01/17/2008 08:36 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

I receive that same email for a tax refund every week or two. It is frustrating, but there is really little we can do about it. I still love this photo about the email scam we've all received wanting our bank info ...

01/17/2008 08:53 AM

by Teresa King, e-PRO Mobile, Daphne & Fairhope,AL (RE/MAX By the Bay)

Teresa Now that is funny.

01/17/2008 08:55 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

I just got an email like that from my broker and when I "clicked here" it was a monkey with the verbage "gotchya" on it. I thought it was funny.

01/17/2008 09:02 AM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)

Lindsey. I haven't seen that one yet.

01/17/2008 09:04 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

what will they ever come up with next?!?!?

01/17/2008 10:37 AM

by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)

Renee Who knows. I guess whatever the general masses fall for.

01/17/2008 10:38 AM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

Jeff--They were warning us on our local news about these scam emails from the IRS. The IRS will never contact you via email about your refund or requesting information. Good warning and reminder to everyone!

01/17/2008 01:58 PM

by Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

I've gotten two of those same ones in the past 2 weeks. I delete. I'm surprised people would believe the IRS actually contacts you by email! Good post.

01/17/2008 02:59 PM

by LaNita Cates (REMAX of Joliet)

Teri That is good about the news picking it up as now the Tax season begins.

01/17/2008 03:55 PM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)

LaNita I suppose when someone sees they can get some money fast they jump on it. It really is a shame.

01/17/2008 03:58 PM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)