Beware + Be Aware of Scams
Don't get tricked into giving out your personal information!
sticky_note_2 Please note: These are intended to alert the community about various scams and schemes. The following listed are only some scams, as there are many others that are circulating.
Scam types
Being aware of scams requires vigilance and knowledge about common tactics used by fraudsters. To do this, take steps to protect yourself from fraud and learn some of the common warning signs that you are speaking to someone who is being dishonest with you.
Here is a list of the different types of scams and what they relate to:
Pharming: Computer scam to redirect to fraudulent website
Phishing: Internet scam to get personal, sensitive information
Smishing: Text messages
Vishing: Sharing account information over the phone
menu_book Read more: For more information about the recognizing scams, you can view this webpage from the IRS: Recognize tax scams and fraud
Tax scams
The IRS will initiate contact with you by:
Regular mail
Phone (you will receive letters in the mail first)
The IRS will not initiate contact with you by:
Email or social media
Text messages
menu_book Read more: For more information about the reporting fake IRS messages, you can view this webpage from the IRS: Report fake IRS, Treasury or tax-related emails and messages
How to report
Here are some actions to take if you come across any case of fraud or scam.
➜ Robo Call Scams
➜ Identity Theft
➜ Spam Text Messages
➜ Scammers claiming to be from the IRS
Send an email to: phishing@irs.gov
For text messages: Take a screenshot of the message and include the date/time/time zone they received the text message and the phone number that received the text message and attach it to the email.
For emails: do not forward the email, but attach a copy of the email that you received instead.
Total Business Care Can Help
For more information, please contact TBC or email the office at info@totalbizcare.com with any questions that you may have.