Treasury warning on phishing scheme using IRS logo.

• Author: Laffie, Lesli S.
• Position: FROM TREASURY

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has posted a warning about a scheme involving the electronic use of the IRS logo; the notice is available at http://www.ustreas.gov/tigta/docs/phishing_alert_2006.pdf.

In the scheme, potential victims receive e-mail with an official IRS seal, telling them how to check their refund status or how to get a tax refund credited to...