Mike Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just received this e-mail: After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund under section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax refund value is $189.60. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to IWP the data received. If u don't receive your refund within 9 business days from the original IRS mailing date shown, you can start a refund trace online. If you distribute funds to other organization, your records must show wether they are exempt under section 497 © (15). In cases where the recipient org. is not exempt under section 497 © (15), you must have evidence the funds will be used for section 497 © (15) purposes. If you distribute fund to individuals, you should keep case histories showing the recipient's name and address; the purpose of the award; the maner of section; and the realtionship of the recipient to any of your officers, directors, trustees, members, or major contributors. To access the form for your tax refund, please click here This notification has been sent by the Internal Revenue Service, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. Sincerely Yours, John Stewart Director, Exempt. Organization Rulings and Agreements Letter Internal Revenue Service Sure, it's less than 200 bucks, but it clearly appears that I overpaid my taxes, and I'd like to get my money back. Unfortunately, I am having problems getting my money . . . maybe it's because the link is to a location in Russia and it's after business hours there. What do you think I should do? Does anyone here have a phone number for Mr. Stewart, the "Director, Exempt. Organization"? Let me just say this: I'm really disappointed that we're now allowing the Russians to handle tax refunds for us. Link to comment
Joel Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I sometimes wonder how much additional damage these guys could do if they hired a decent proofreader. Link to comment
TedG Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Okay, so I'm totally devoid of the ability to see sarcasm....but doesn't a .ru on ANY e-mail cause you to delete it unread? Yes, I'm an idjit and have failed to recognize the dry wit...just thought I would demonstrate my geezertude one more time Link to comment
AZKomet Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Is this for real? Sure it is not a soviet "I want to get your ID" scam?? Hmmmm....never a dull moment in the land of the free and home of the brave. Nope, no # for Mr. Stewart, comrade!!! Link to comment
Mike Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Okay, so I'm totally devoid of the ability to see sarcasm....but doesn't a .ru on ANY e-mail cause you to delete it unread? Yes, I'm an idjit and have failed to recognize the dry wit...just thought I would demonstrate my geezertude one more time I found it in my "Junk Email" folder and couldn't resist reading it. For those who didn't catch my carefully crafted irony, this is an actual phishing scam that's apparently become a big problem. As apparent as this might seem to you or me, these scams apparently work from time to time. If you know of anyone who might be prone to getting scammed in this way, it's worth having a talk with them. Also, you can notify the authorities by forwarding emails like this to phishing@irs.gov . Apparently they have some success in at least keeping these clowns on the run by getting foreing authorities to shut down the websites. Link to comment
DavidEBSmith Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 The sad thing is, it's not that much less comprehensible than the last letter I got from the real IRS. Stupid Feds. Link to comment
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