Phil Liberatore, CPA, Responds to the Continued Threat of Tax Scams after April 15
Phil Liberatore, CPA, provides insight on the surge of tax-related scams.
LA MIRADA, Calif., June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 5, 2019, The IRS released a important news warning taxpayers about scam artists remaining hard at work and to be on the lookout for a surge of evolving telephone scams.
One of the latest twists on tax-related scams involved Social Security numbers.
According to Phil,"This Social Security hustle is just exploding and people need to be aware of it. Its important people be completely aware of what scammers are trying to do, and know how to guard against it."
Scammers are calling claiming to be able to suspend or cancel the victim's Social Security number. In this particular situation, the threat that your Social Security number will be canceled is similar to and associated with the IRS impersonation scam. It's just a new and refined way for scammers to frighten people into returning the call. Scammers might also mention taxes that are overdue along with the threat to cancel your Social Security number.
"We have so many clients who reach out to us when they get one of these imposter calls. The first thing we tell them is, Hang up the phone! The IRS and the Social Security Administration won't call you, they send letters and they certainly don't ask for bank information and request paying balances with gift cards or Bitcoin."
"You're not alone! It's important that you have the BEST tax accountant [ME THE IRS PROBLEM SOLVER] on your side to help navigate these situations. CALL ME with ANY tax issues at: 877-6-SOLVER [(877) 676-5837] or GO TO: STOPIRSPAIN.COM"
Liberatore and his team at Liberatore CPA are dedicated to serving all individuals by providing an unmatched level of support and guidance to help resolve their tax problems.
SOURCE Philip L. Liberatore CPA
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