How to handle phishing texts supposedly from the IRS
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September 29, 2022

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IRS warning: Don't fall for this tax scam text

IRS warning: Don't fall for this tax scam text

Cybercriminals often impersonate government agencies such as the IRS to make emails or text messages seem legitimate. But a recent scam campaign has become so pervasive that the Internal Revenue Service had to step in. Here's how to spot viral IRS phishing scams and ways to handle them.

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