Tax Tips Phishers Now Want You To Believe The IRS Is A Charity! Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Nov 3, 2007 1 min read And I guess the way Congress spends the money we give the IRS, it sure seems like it sometimes. But this isn’t the case. The IRS gave warning yesterday of a new email phishing scam. The scam wants you to believe that the IRS and the US Government are partnering to solicit donations for victims of the Southern California Wildfires. The link in the email goes to a website that looks like the IRS website, but is not. It’s shameful the way scammers take advantage of tragedy. Beware of this email and give to a legitimate charity like the Red Cross. To see the IRS news release, click here. Previous Post Reminder for Teachers – Keep Those Receipts! Next Post Your Vacation Home and Your Tax Return Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Investments Gambling Winnings Taxes: An Intro Guide Income Tax by State Utah state income tax in 2025: A guide Income Tax by State South Dakota state income tax in 2025: A guide Tax Tips March Madness Tax Tips: How Student-Athletes Can Score Big with NIL Deals and Deductions Tax Forms Form 2210 Instructions: How to Calculate and Pay Estimated Taxes to Avoid Penalties Tax Forms What is Form 720? Understanding the Ins and Outs of Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Returns Income Tax by State New Hampshire state income tax in 2025: A guide Income Tax by State Pennsylvania state income tax in 2025: A guide Tax Forms Inheritance & Schedule K-1, 1041 Tax Forms: Trust and Estate Income Explained Tax Forms IRS Form 4868: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension