Beware Of A Scam Text Claiming To Offer A $1,400 Stimulus Check From The IRS, as the agency does not send such messages. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information by texting fake alerts of eligibility for extra money. The scam is connected to recent news of the IRS sending $2.4 million to cover those who didn't receive all their stimulus checks, but these payments are automatic and require no action from recipients. The phishing scam includes a fake link that mimics an official IRS website, which could lead to malware or fraudulent forms requesting personal or financial information. Remember that the IRS does not contact taxpayers via text, email, or social media for information.
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