How to spread the word about a new fake E-mail about the economic stimulus refund from the IRS?
I think this phishing scam is brand new; it asks people for their direct deposit info so they can get their economic stimulus refund faster. It looks so official, I'm afraid a lot of people could be fooled, especially because so many people are waiting so anxiously for this money. I don't recall seeing a warning on this specific scam anywhere. I forwarded the e-mail to the IRS, but what is the best way to get the word out to the public ASAP?
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June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
There has been a lot about it here on the local news for weeks, so it is not new. Many are aware, but if you have friends or family that are not aware, let them know. Other than that, if it IS indeed one that is new, notify your local news media, they'll cover it.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
I think you just did.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
are you trying to trick us? i'll have to report you…
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
why would you want to do somethign as corrupt as that
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Email people. Maybe contact the news networks.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
send out and email saying pass this on to all your contacts and it will soon be circulating around the globe
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
You call your local news station and tell them they need to inform the public about this ASAP. It's their duty as a news source.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Forward this message to everyone in your email address book, and ask them to do the same. Also, contact:
http://www.snopes.com/
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Email EVERYONE you know about what you just told us. And then know that u just told a ton of people by posting this question on YA.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
It's not news–the IRS has been publicizing it for weeks.
Forward the email to phishing@irs.gov–they may be able to trace it back to the phishers and shut them down.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Call the IRS directly to see if they have heard anything about it. I am sure that they would put something on their website about it if they have. I know you said you emailed it but sometimes they don't answer right away, I would call them.