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If you get an e-mail that says something like the following, don\u2019t fall for it. If you check, the link in fact takes you to a site in Thailand that poses as the IRS web site, but isn\u2019t. Here\u2019s the text:<\/p>\n

After the last annual calculations of your account activity we have determined thatyou are eligible to receive a tax refund of $279.30 .Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-6 days in order to process it.<\/p>\n

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.<\/p>\n

To access the form for your tax refund, please click here<\/a><\/p>\n

Note: Deliberate wrong inputs will be prosecuted by law.<\/p>\n

Regards,<\/p>\n

Internal Revenue Service<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2008, Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury.<\/p>\n

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