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In reply to the discussion: *Update: GOT IT, SCAM, TX ALL! :) : RE 'Rec'd IRS Email Today: Legit?' [View all]appalachiablue
(41,102 posts)32. This is what I copied,
IRS.gov
Sun 5/9/2021 1:25 PM
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*There's a 'contact' part-- 'safenett, web.id' that won't come thru when I reply here (strange).
I don't recall if the contact info. was on the original letter, or added later by the tech support guy who helped me earlier today.
Jeeze, hate this stuff and wonder if creeps got into more stuff..
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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