{"id":5261,"date":"2021-02-23T18:58:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T18:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/?p=5261"},"modified":"2021-02-23T18:58:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T18:58:24","slug":"a-few-tips-to-help-you-avoid-income-tax-return-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/es\/a-few-tips-to-help-you-avoid-income-tax-return-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Tips to Help You Avoid Income Tax Return Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you filed your income taxes yet? If not, be cautious because the IRS has reported a spike in scams. These include scammers attempting to file fake tax returns and stealing people’s identities and social security numbers. Keep a lookout for the following before filing and contact our credit union<\/span><\/a> in Harlingen if you have any issues with your finances. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Scammers<\/h2>\n

Scammers Impersonating the IRS<\/h2>\n

Scammers are sending emails pretending to be IRS officials. Their goal is to steal electronic filing identification numbers (EFINs). According to the IRS, these emails ask you to verify your EFIN before filing. If you receive these emails or other solicitations, delete them, block the sender, and\u00a0report it here<\/span><\/a>. Know that the IRS never requests immediate payment or financial information via phone or email. The agency only sends notices by mail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone Scams<\/h2>\n

Phone scammers have been known to threaten victims to pay an outstanding bill or will report them to immigration services or the IRS. Do not give any personal data over the phone.<\/p>\n

Phone scams include:<\/p>\n