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The suspect websites associated with this scam have been shut down, but taxpayers should be on the lookout for similar schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who receive unsolicited emails claiming to be from the IRS should forward it to <a href=\"mailto:phishing@irs.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wa-link=\"body_irs-mailtoPhishing\">phishing@irs.gov<\/a> and then delete it. It is important to keep in mind the IRS generally does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. 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