The letter also asks for even more information, such as your cellphone number, bank routing information, Social Security number and more bank account details. Yes, the alert says "phone" − not "photo." The IRS calls this another example of a poorly worded request that someone might receive from a scammer. The scammers, the IRS said, ask that you send: “ A Clear Phone of Your Driver’s License That Clearly Displays All Four (4) Angles, Taken in a Place with Good Lighting.” Many scams − including this one − offer red flags with awkwardly worded phrasing such as the instructions for how to send a picture of that driver's license. Your driver's license contains information, such as your birthdate and home address. Identity thieves use such details to try to open new credit cards in your name or fill out a fake tax return to steal a refund. The new scam letter goes so far as to request that you send detailed pictures of your driver's license. Don't send scammers a picture of your driver's license
The IRS doesn't start reaching out to taxpayers by email, text or social media regarding a bill or refund. We've alerted people in the past that the IRS isn't going to send you an email about an unclaimed refund. The agency issued a warning that this new scam attempts to trick people into thinking they're owed a refund − and then makes consumers believe they must hand over personal information as the way to get the money.Īnd yes, these scammers are boldly asking to see your driver's license.
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