IRS Tax Tip 2018-92: Taxpayers should look out for disaster scams during hurricane season

 

IRS Tax Tips June 14, 2018

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2018-92 Taxpayers should look out for disaster scams during hurricane season With hurricane season running through November 30, taxpayers should remember that criminals and scammers often try to take advantage of generous taxpayers who want to help disaster victims. Everyone should be vigilant, because scams often pop up after a hurricane. These disaster scams normally start with unsolicited contact in several ways. The scammer contacts their possible victim by telephone, social media, email or in-person. Scammers also use a variety of tactics to lure information out of people. Here are some things for people to know so they can recognize a scam and avoid becoming a victim: Some thieves pretend they are from a charity. They do this to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Bogus websites use names that are similar to legitimate charities. They do this scam to trick people to send money or provide personal financial information. Scammers even claim to be working for ― or on behalf of ― the IRS. The thieves say they can help victims file casualty loss claims and get tax refunds. Disaster victims can call the IRS toll-free disaster assistance telephone number at 866-562-5227. Phone assistors will answer questions about tax relief or disaster-related tax issues. Taxpayers who want to make donations can get information to help them on IRS.gov. The Tax Exempt Organization Search helps users find or verify qualified charities. Donations to these charities may be tax-deductible. Taxpayers should always contribute by check or credit card to have a record of the tax-deductible donation. Donors should not give out personal financial information to anyone who solicits a contribution. This includes things like Social Security numbers or credit card and bank account numbers and passwords. More Information: Report Phishing Disaster relief Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Taxpayers should look out for disaster scams during hurricane season. https://go.usa.gov/xQMt3. Back to Top Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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