Fake IRS Email

I received an email this morning pretending to be from the IRS and telling me that I had a refund to claim of $139.30. The email contains IRS graphics and looks kind of convincing.

If you receive a similar email, don't click on any links or reply to it. The email should just be deleted.

From the IRS: Updated Aug. 24, 2007 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of a new phishing scam, in which an e-mail purporting to come from the IRS advises taxpayers they can receive $80 by filling out an online customer satisfaction survey. The IRS urges taxpayers to ignore this solicitation and not provide any requested information. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers through e-mail.