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The Internal
Revenue Service today warned Electronic Return Originators of an identity
theft scam targeting EFIN holders. Fraudsters posing as a “contractor” for
the IRS may contact EROs, suggesting they are verifying or checking on the
ERO’s EFIN acceptance letter. The scammers may request that the ERO email
them a copy of the EFIN acceptance letter and provide a telephone number to
call for questions. As with all scams, this one can evolve and the elements
may change. EROs should remain vigilant and take steps to protect their
identities and taxpayer data. EROs who
receive contacts from individuals posing as the IRS should contact the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at www.tigta.gov to file a complaint. EROs who received a
contact and disclosed their acceptance letter should contact the e-Services
help desk immediately. |
