The IRS will send a certified letter. They want to have proof you got the letter. They won't call and they won't send you an e-mail.

I get "Microsoft" calling to tell me I have a virus, of course that's a phishing scam as well. That seems to be fading though. My wife tells them I work for Microsoft and asks for their phone number. They hang up.

If I answer, I tell them I have a Mac. Sooner or later I'll probably get "Apple" telling me I have a virus.

If I get an e-mail or call from the bank, I take the message and then use either the number I have on file or log in via my bookmarked bank page and never-ever use the phone number or link provided in the call or e-mail.

I get fake UPS and FedEx "sorry we couldn't deliver your package" and the first thing I notice is they don't know my name. The second thing is they didn't provide a tracking number so I could go to UPS or FedEx and track. The third thing I notice is the e-mail going into the trash folder.

You have to be suspicious and assume that people are out to get you.

Bob "Notes" Norton smile Norton Music
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