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Coronavirus Scammers Using Social Media and Phone
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.