 TITLE: Don’t Get Fooled By Scammers This April CONTENT: 1\\. IRS Scams\n-------------\nIf you receive a shady call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service, be careful. With these scams, tricksters pose—over the phone and in email—as the IRS and demand money or sensitive personal information, all while threatening arrest. As this type of scam has gained popularity, the IRS has warned consumers that it will never reach out using phone, email, text message or social media to request sensitive personal information. The IRS only contacts consumers via U.S. mail when there is a tax issue. If you receive a suspicious call or email from someone claiming to be from the IRS, make sure not to reply or give them any personal information. You can find more information about what to do if you receive one of these fraudulent calls or emails on the IRS' website. END