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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: The googletagmanager.com phishing site is impersonating the Internal Revenue Service to trick senior citizens into giving away sensitive information. This scam has been reported 16 times and is a serious threat to your financial security.

How The Scam Works

This phishing site tries to convince you that you owe back taxes or that there is a problem with your tax return. The scammers will then ask you to provide personal and financial information to resolve the issue.

The warning signs of this scam include unsolicited emails or phone calls claiming to be from the IRS, and demands for immediate payment or personal information. Be cautious of any communication that creates a sense of urgency or threatens you with fines or penalties.

Stay Safe

  • Never give out personal or financial information in response to unsolicited emails or phone calls
  • Always verify the identity of the person or organization contacting you
  • Be cautious of any communication that creates a sense of urgency or threatens you with fines or penalties

Remember, the IRS will never contact you by email or phone to demand immediate payment or personal information. If you receive such a request, it is likely a scam. Stay safe and protect your financial security by being aware of these warning signs and taking simple steps to verify the identity of the person or organization contacting you.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov