Story Published:
Jan 29, 2008 at 7:20 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Jan 29, 2008 at 7:22 PM CDT
Another scam making the rounds by e-mail and the Internet is designed to capitalize on people’s desires to get money from the Internal Revenue Service, either through tax rebates or just-discovered tax refunds.
Congress hasn’t even approved the details of the rebates, which are designed to stimulate the U.S. economy. Still, con artists pose as IRS agents to get people’s personal information.
The scammers ask for personal information such as Social Security and bank account numbers. They say they need that information to assure people get the rebates or refunds.
The FBI warns people never to give out personal information on the phone to unknown callers or at Web sites that aren’t secure.
