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We've uncovered a shocking tax rend scam that's been making the rounds online, and we've got all the juicy details. From ideny fraud to fishy phone call Thieves are constantly working to steal people's ideny and personal data so they can use it to fraudulently file tax returns and claim rend money that isn't theirs. Thieves also impersonate the IRS just to steal taxpayers' money. Remember to check out IRS.gov/scams for more information and tips on avoiding scammers. An IRS spokesman explains to ABC7 how scammers are trying to steal your ideny by claiming to have tax rends

checks. Here are red flags to look out for. In this eye-opening video, we bring you crucial information about a new scam that taxpayers need to be aware of: the 'unclaimed rend' scam. The IRS has iss The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about the latest tax scam in which IRS impersonators are emailing and texting victims with a link to check or claim their tax rend A new scam alert has been issued by the Internal Revenue Service where a letter informs you about a tax rend that you haven't claimed yet. Here are 4 red flags to look out for. Know that the

IRS won't call, email or text to contact you for the first time. They'll always start by sending you a letter. If you want to confirm, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. Find the status of any pending rend on the IRS official website. Visit Where's My Rend. Report unsolicited texts or emails claiming to be the IRS. The IRS publishes a "Dirty Dozen" list of the top scams taxpayers should look out for each season. For 2023, it included calls about fraudulent rends related to the Employee Retention Credit Don't fall for it…watch this video to learn how to protect

yourself and avoid scammers. For more information, visit us:X - https:// Overview of the IRS Tax Rend Scam. The IRS tax rend scam involves emails, texts, or calls that appear to come from the IRS. These scam attempts use the IRS logo and branding and claim that the recipient is owed money from the IRS in the form of a tax rend. A sample email reads: "IRS . Dear Taxpayer,