Please be wary of any phone calls or emails that you may receive from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your tax situation, especially at this time of the year. International students and scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be individuals working for the IRS, or government… read more
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IRS Phishing Scam
Phishing scams that ask for wire transfers, bank account information and SSN/ITIN numbers are a common occurrence on the internet. Recently there has been a phishing scam email targeting international students and preying on their misinformation about tax refunds. Please keep in mind: The IRS does not email tax payers.… read more