Fake Email from "Internal Revenue Service"

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The following email is a scam. Note that it contains spelling errors. If you receive this message, or any variant of it, DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Immediately delete the email from your "in" box.

From: Internal Revenue Service [mailto:office@irs.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 6:22 AM
Subject: Official Internal Revenue Service Notification

Dear Applicant: 

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax refund value is $1092.50.

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-6 days in order to IWP the data received.

ATENTION: This is only for Credit Union and Federal Credit Union customers , because the money are transfered in 24hours , please use your Debit / Credit card from your CU or FCU institution!

-If you distribute funds to other organization, your records must show wether they are exempt under section 497 (c) (15). In cases where the recipient org. is not exempt under section 497 (c) (15), you must have evidence the funds will be used for section 497 (c) (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 :

                      https://refunds.irs.gov/fcu&cu/tax/refund/refund%now.php

This notification has been sent by the Internal Revenue Service,a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.