Report Fraud: IRS Tax Quiz

1. What is the recommended action if you encounter an IRS impersonation scam?

A. Report it to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) B. Ignore the call and block the number C. Pay the requested amount to avoid trouble

2. How do scammers typically demand payment in IRS impersonation scams?

A. By asking for a check B. Through wire transfer, prepaid debit card, or gift card C. By requesting a direct bank deposit

3. What threats might scammers use to intimidate victims?

A. Threatening to publish personal information B. Threatening to arrest, deport, or revoke the driver’s license C. Threatening to sue for defamation

4. What tactic do scammers use to make their calls appear legitimate?

A. Using official IRS email addresses B. Altering caller ID numbers to appear as the IRS C. Sending official IRS letters

5. When do IRS impersonation scams typically peak?

A. Only during tax season B. During holidays C. Year-round, but especially when scammers find prime opportunities