As Halloween approaches, there is one thing far more nefarious and terrifying than ghouls and goblins – TAX SCAMS! Don’t feel too spooked, the International Office is here to tell you how to identify the scams, what to do if you are contacted by a scammer, and how to avoid… read more
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New IRS Scam Alert – CP2000
The International Office has been alerted of a new scam targeting taxpayers regarding a fraudulent CP2000 notice which requests payment to the IRS. Please review the two documents below to see the differences between a legitimate CP2000 and the fake CP2000: Real CP2000 vs. Fake CP2000 The fake CP2000 is noted with… read more
Scam Alert: Scams Targeting UT Austin International Students
International students at UT and other universities across the U.S. have frequently been targets of a variety of scams. The scammer will identify themselves as a police officer, government official, or university official and threaten dismissal from the university, deportation from the U.S., or dropped classes unless the student immediately… read more