Last Updated on March 16, 2026

This is a tax scam alert, reminding everyone that:

  • The IRS will not text, email or message you on social media
  • The IRS knows your personal information, thus won’t ask for it via text or otherwise
  • The IRS does not threaten you about overdue tax penalties via email
  • The IRS does not offer you tax refunds by text, email or on social media
  • Do not click on a link, call a number or return an email like those above
  • To verify any concerning message, use a phone number, email address or website that is verified, like irs.gov

Best regards,
Ed Appel, Co-Chair, Safety-Security Committee