Go back to homepage
  • Info For
  • Search
  • A-Z Index (Quicklinks)
  • Office Directory
Info For
  • Alumni
  • Parents
  • School Counselors
  • Scholars & Researchers
  • Online Students
  • Academics
    • Degrees & Certificates
    • Departments, Majors & Minors
    • Schools at SBU
    • Study Abroad
    • Special Programs
    • General Education Curriculum
    • Registrar's Office
    • Class Schedules
    • Online Programs
    • Graduate Studies
    • Library
    • University Learning Goals
    • Tutoring & Academic Support
    • High-Impact Learning Experiences/Internships
    • Franciscan Institute
  • Admission & Aid
    • Freshman Admissions
    • Transfer Admissions
    • International Admissions
    • Graduate Admissions
    • Admitted Students
    • Scholarships & Financial Aid
    • Veterans Services
    • St. Bonaventure Online
    • SBU Campus, Maps & Directions
  • Life at SBU
    • Housing and Dining
    • Services for Students
    • Activities & Programs
    • Quick Center for the Arts
    • Campus Safety
    • Conduct at SBU
    • Compliance and Title IX
    • Human Resources
  • Support SBU
    • Make an Impact Through Giving
    • Volunteer Your Time
    • Link with Bona's to fill jobs & internships
    • Contact University Advancement
    • Advancement News
  • Athletics
    • Division I Athletics
    • Richter Center
    • Club Sports
    • Intramurals
  • About SBU
    • SBU Campus, maps & directions
    • University Mission
    • Outcomes
    • How Awesome Leads to Extraordinary at SBU
    • SBU Facts
    • Value of an SBU Education
    • People of SBU
    • University Information
    • Institutional Profile
    • News & Events
    • Outreach Programs & Camps
    • St. Bonaventure Online
Donate Online
  • Home/
  • Life at SBU/
  • Services for Students/
  • Technology Services/
  • Information Security Blog
  • Technology Services
  • Flipped@SBU
  • MySBU
  • Classroom Technology
  • Services We Offer
  • Wireless Network
  • Computer Labs
  • Our Team
  • Computer Recommendations
  • Information Security Blog

When Tax Scams Evolve

Jan 31, 2017

As time moves on, scammers are aware they can’t always rely on the same tactics to get ahold of the information they want.  Their goal is to try and catch people off guard, and to do that some of their approaches must change.  A couple of these methods are:

Phishing:
Official looking emails are sent to trick taxpayers into thinking they are official communications from the IRS or others in the tax industry, such as the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP).  These schemes can ask their potential victims a wide range of topics such as information relating to refunds, filing status, confirming personal information, ordering transcripts, and verifying PIN information.  When the links are clicked on, the person is taken to sites that are designed to appear like an official website.  These sites ask for their personal information.  Not only will the victim’s information be stolen, but these sites also may carry malware.  A variation of this scheme is sent via text message.

The IRS won’t send emails or texts to contact taxpayers about tax issues.  If you’re questioning whether or not it was sent by the IRS or another organization, examine the link before clicking on it.

False CP2000 Notice Related to the Affordable Care Act:
Scammers are taking advantage of the confusion about Obamacare by sending out these false notices.  These fake documents are included in an email attachment.  In addition to the “payment” link in the email, the fake CP2000 includes a payment request that the taxpayer must mail a check made out to “I.R.S” to the “Austin Processing Center.”  The actual form is not a bill and only informs taxpayers of the proposed adjustments the IRS wants to make.  Also, those who want to see if their notice is legitimate, they can visit: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp2000-notice

  • Apply Now

    Application forms, procedures and additional information

  • Schedule A Visit

    There are many ways to experience
    St. Bonaventure for yourself

  • Request Info

    Learn more about the programs that interest you

Go back to home page
  • Franciscan Institute
  • Quick Center for the Arts
  • Library
  • Jobs
  • Course Schedules
  • Title IX
  • Sitemap
  • SBU Online
St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2000 | (800) 462-5050 | Office Directory
sbuinfo@sbu.edu       Privacy Policy
 

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Flickr
  • Blog
  • LinkedIn
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
Current Students/Faculty/Staff Log in to my.sbu.edu
x