FRAUD ALERT:

TAX SCAM

22 April 2008 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Source: Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers to be alert for e-mail and telephone scams promoting advance payment checks using the IRS name. Scammers are using these e-mails and telephone calls to get individuals' personal information including Social Security numbers, bank account or credit card numbers.

Avoid being a victim of these scams by never providing your personal information via e-mail or telephone.