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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message

Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.

Scam SMS Text

IRS / Government Scam

IRS NOTICE: Your tax refund of $[AMOUNT] is ready to be processed. Please verify your banking information to receive your refund: [LINK] Failure to verify within 48 hours will delay your refund.

Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)

irs-refund-verify.net

Sender Number

+1-[RANDOM]

What To Do

  1. 1.Do not click the link in the message.
  2. 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
  3. 3.Block the sender number.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
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