- Criminals use stolen client data from tax professionals and use them to file fraudulent tax returns.
- In the tax return, they ask the IRS to deposit the money into the taxpayer's bank account (or sometimes send a check).
- Criminals then demand that the money be returned.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Watch Out For This IRS Tax Scam
The IRS is warning people about another IRS tax scam. It's already hit several thousand people and based on its success so far, it will probably continue.