Better Business Bureau, IRS and scam

Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, Better Business Bureau warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
Better Business Bureau Warns of IRS Imposter Text Message Scam Offering Fake Stimulus Checks
The BBB warns of a scam involving IRS imposters sending texts about fake $1,400 stimulus checks to steal information.
Better Business Bureau warns of $1,400 stimulus payment text scam
The BBB said the $1,400 payment is real but the IRS announced that the payments would be made automatically to those who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. About one million taxpayers would get the payment that was expected to be paid out by the end of January, the IRS said.
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Better Business Bureau warns of text scams targeting taxpayers
Better Business Bureau officials say scammers have posed as the IRS in text messages claiming you’re getting a $1,400 stimulus check.
Taxpayers warned about fake $1,400 IRS stimulus check text scam
American taxpayers are being warned about a new text scam where IRS imposters are claiming individuals are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks.
Tax season brings new scams, Better Business Bureau warns
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Tax season began Jan. 27, bringing new opportunities for scams. The Better Business Bureau provided crucial tips on how people can avoid fraud as tax season gets underway.
BBB warns of IRS stimulus check text message scam
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
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