The IRS with taxpayers via text message to request personal or financial information. Generally, the first official contact from the agency will arrive as a letter delivered through the U.S. Postal Service . Identifying Scams (Smishing)
Most unsolicited texts claiming to be from the IRS are "smishing" scams designed to steal your identity or install malware. Common red flags include: The IRS with taxpayers via text message to
The IRS with taxpayers via text message to request personal or financial information. Generally, the first official contact from the agency will arrive as a letter delivered through the U.S. Postal Service . Identifying Scams (Smishing)
Most unsolicited texts claiming to be from the IRS are "smishing" scams designed to steal your identity or install malware. Common red flags include: