Scammers are impersonating the IRS this tax season, offering economic recovery funds in exchange for personal and financial information, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Criminals, posing as federal agents via text messages, are offering $1,400 checks to taxpayers who missed the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, aiming to steal personal information.
The fraudulent attempt also uses a link that resembles the IRS website, promising quick payments through either checks or electronic deposits.
The BBB also warns people to be cautious of emails with similar claims, stating that the IRS will always contact you by mail first, not by phone or email. When in doubt, the BBB advises contacting the IRS directly.