Phishing: Beware the Internal Revenue Scam

The official-looking e-mails promise an income-tax refund, but they're really one more reminder to be cautious with personal info online

Scam artists are in hot pursuit of your identity. And they're cooking up a growing number of so-called phishing schemes, using e-mails that look like they're from a reputable source to cull personal data needed to steal your hard-earned money.
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