... my neighbor actually received a call... the promise was to speed up her "rebate process" if she paid $39.95 /of course thru a cc number over the phone.

The top 12 cons for last year, joining the phone refund rip-off, other new cons involve Roth IRAs, the American Indian Employment Credit, domestic shell corporations and structured entities. Oldies but baddies returning to the list including "phishing" for personal information to assist in identity theft, zero wage claims and improper charitable deductions.

I was just curious if anyone else had been approaced or victimized by a tax scam.

Tim WR

Hah! we don’t even pick up the house phone anymore… just figure it must be a solicitor or drs office confirming an appointment. I am amazed that they can’t do more about catching these types of criminals… I mean look at identity theft, isn’t it up to the #1 consumer complaint in the country now. We purchased TrustedID a while back, and haven’t worried about it since. Or credit is locked, and we have peace of mind.

Steph

Rebate Phone Call
Refund e-Mail
Audit e-Mail
Changes to Tax Law e-Mail
Paper Check Phone Call

there are many...but never experienced it personally if you are being targeted then directly contact IRS people, by mail or phone

Tax rebates do nothing for the poor, but it can help those in the middle class and above.

But......it's a temporary solution.