IRS News Release: Beware of New Text Scam Relating to Covid Relief Payment (IRC §6428)

Criminals are seeking to exploit the Coronavirus pandemic with a new text scam to trick taxpayers into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving their Economic Impact Payment, the IRS warned on behalf of itself and Security Summit partners, urging recipients to report such phishing messages. The fraudulent text message reads: “You have received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment into your account. Continue here to accept this payment … .” The text includes a link to a fake web address that impersonates the IRS.gov Get My ...