Tax-Refund Phishing

I got a phony email this week purporting to be from the IRS, saying I had a refund due, and I should follow a link in the email to claim it. I reported it immediately, but it was disturbingly real-looking. These guys have gotten a lot more sophisticated. I've gotten several fake paypal emails that I was almost convinced were the real thing. Be careful this tax season!

Visit the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse for advice on protecting yourself as you pay your taxes this year.