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Spam coming to LWALDRV made to look like from IRS
Yahoo Message Number: 159625
Just a heads up: I received this email which I have pasted in so it won't harm you. Unfortunately, I know I am not getting a refund this year so it obviously is spam. It came as part of a LWALDRV message.

Chris

Please download attached document with approved 27984J form.

Transaction type / Tax Refund Payment method / Wire transfer Amount / $ 2845.00 Status / Processed Form / 27984J

Additional information regarding tax refunds can be found on our website:
http://www.irs.gov/Refunds.

Regards, Internal Revenue Service Address: 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 Website: http://www.irs.gov Phone: 1-800-829-1040
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Spam coming to LWALDRV made to look like from IRS
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 159629
Thanks, Chris. I didn't see this, but a sure red flag that it's SPAM is the closing; since when does the IRS sign a legitimate letter with "Regards"!? ;-)

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
 
Re: Spam coming to LWALDRV made to look like from IRS
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 159630
Besides which, even if you are getting a refund, the IRS doesn't make you fill out a form (other than your tax return) in order to get your refund!

Plus, the first contact with the IRS would not be through email -- or a telephone call. They'd send out a letter via USPS.

Linda Hylton
Linda Hylton