IRS phishing scam

US-CERT warned Friday of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) emails claiming to offer users stimulus-package payments. The messages attempt to lure users to a website and then enter personal information. The IRS said it does not request taxpayer information through email and those who receive one should not click on any links, rather delete it immediately. -- AM
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