Watch Out for Last-Minute Email Tax Scams, IRS Warns

Nextgov: With about a month left to file, the Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers and tax preparers to be extra wary of any finance-related emails they receive.

Leading up to the April 18 due date, last-minute phishing scams—attempts to solicit sensitive personal information from recipients—are reaching their peak, the IRS warned recently.

In one such scam, criminals pose as taxpayers requesting their tax preparer change the destination of their refunds, often to a prepaid debit card. Instead of responding to any emails requesting last-minute changes like that, the IRS suggested tax preparers should confirm any major decisions about account updates with their clients verbally.

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