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In reply to the discussion: *Update: GOT IT, SCAM, TX ALL! :) : RE 'Rec'd IRS Email Today: Legit?' [View all]SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)3. Nope
IRS would never send you an E-Mail.
100% not legit. They will probably ask for your Social Security #.
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*Update: GOT IT, SCAM, TX ALL! :) : RE 'Rec'd IRS Email Today: Legit?' [View all]
appalachiablue
May 2021
OP
I got one, too & it's a scam. Check the email address--it's not coming from IRS.gov
catbyte
May 2021
#5
Whenever I get "official" crap lilke that, I always check their email address. It's usually an
catbyte
May 2021
#31
It sounds a little fishy to me. I would go to the real IRS site and see what it says.
patphil
May 2021
#8
Pretty sure the IRS does not use phone or email when attempting to reach out to contact you.
RockRaven
May 2021
#13