The IRS is warning all
e-Services users to beware of a new phishing scam that tries to trick tax
professionals into “signing” a new e-Services user agreement. The
phishing scam seeks to steal passwords and data.
All tax professionals should be
aware that as e-Services begins its move later this month to Secure Access
authentication and its two-factor protections, cybercriminals likely will make
last-ditch efforts to steal passwords and data prior to the transition.
The scam email claims to be
from “e-Services Registration” and uses “Important Update about Your e-Services
Account” in the subject line. It states, in part, “We are rolling out a new
user agreement and all registered users must accept its revised terms to have
access to e-Services and its products.” It asks you to review and accept the
agreement but takes you to a fake site instead.
If you have clicked on this
link, you should perform a deep scan with your security software, contact your
office’s IT/cybersecurity personnel and contact the IRS e-Help Desk.
To read more about what the IRS
is doing to protect your accounts with Secure Access authentication, go
directly to the main e-Services landing
page on IRS.gov.
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