First of all, the IRS never, ever will contact you and ask for your Social Security number or bank account information by email or over the phone. Be immediately suspicious if anyone contacts you and asks for this information, even if they say they are from the IRS.
Be suspicious of any emails that say they are from the Internal Revenue Service. It may have subject line that says something like "tax notification" or "refund" information. They will suggest that you go to an IRS website, and the website may even look authentic and ask that you submit your bank account information so that they can "deposit" your refund. However, there is no refund. They are trying to steal your account information. Do not be fooled. The IRS will not contact you by email. It will mail you a letter if they want to contact you. The only time they ask for bank information is in your actual tax return.
In general, be suspicious if anyone sends you an email and says they represent the IRS. If you receive a phone call and think it may be legitimate, call the IRS yourself at the number printed in your phone book or given to you by an information operator. Never give out personal information to a stranger calling you on the phone or sending you an email. The scammers are hard at work trying to trick you. Don't fall for it.
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