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Friday, August 24, 2007

I think I've been phished...

If this e-mail I got this morning is legit - which I am convinced it is not - the IRS is out of its bureaucratic mind.

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $268.32. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it.

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

To access the form for your tax refund, please click here

Regards,
Internal Revenue Service
© Copyright 2007, Internal Revenue Service U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Further note: the sender address is service@irs.gov

This is a pretty good try by current scam standards.

As phishing schemes become more sophisticated I take great comfort in knowing the ultimate defense of my wealth lays in two barriers:

It's almost all land.
The meager amount of cash is guarded by people who know how I write my name, spend my money, and sound like on the phone. Heck, I took square-dancing lessons with the bank president. (Very funny - HER name is Connie).

In this case, I'll just wait for the letter the IRS must send. Besides I make sure the IRS never owes me money.

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John's World Friday, August 24, 2007 I think I've been phished... If this e-mail I got this morning is legit - which I am convinced it is not - the IRS is out of its bureaucratic mind. After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $268.32. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it. A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline. To access the form for your tax refund, please click here Regards, Internal Revenue Service © Copyright 2007, Internal Revenue Service U.S.A. All rights reserved. Further note: the sender address is service@irs.gov This is a pretty good try by current scam standards. As phishing schemes become more sophisticated I take great comfort in knowing the ultimate defense of my wealth lays in two barriers: It's almost all land. The meager amount of cash is guarded by people who know how I write my name, spend my money, and sound like on the phone. Heck, I took square-dancing lessons with the bank president. (Very funny - HER name is Connie). In this case, I'll just wait for the letter the IRS must send. Besides I make sure the IRS never owes me money. Labels: Internet, money ¶ 7:26 AM Comments: Post a Comment << Home US Farm Report host John Phipps surfs the Web so you don't have to... About Me Name: John Phipps Location: Chrisman, Illinois, United States Jan and I farm 1700 acres near Chrisman, IL. I have also written humor and commentary for Farm Journal and Top Producer for 13 years. Please visit my website (www.johnwphipps.com) to learn about my speaking services for your group's next meeting. View my complete profile ARCHIVES April 2006 / May 2006 / June 2006 / July 2006 / August 2006 / September 2006 / October 2006 / November 2006 / December 2006 / January 2007 / February 2007 / March 2007 / April 2007 / May 2007 / June 2007 / July 2007 / August 2007 / advertisement MORE FROM JOHN On the Coffee Table
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