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Do not click on the link. If in doubt, go directly to the legitimate website and access your account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It contains an attachment.<\/strong> Scammers often include an attachment to an email. This attachment may be infected with malware that can download malicious software to your computer without your knowledge. If it\u2019s spyware, scammers can track your keystrokes to obtain information about passwords, Social Security numbers or other sensitive data. Do not open attachments from unknown sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It appears to be from a government agency.<\/strong> Scammers attempt to trick people into opening email links by posing as the IRS and other government agencies. The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s an \u201coff\u201d email from a friend.<\/strong> Scammers also hack email accounts and try to leverage stolen email addresses. You may receive an email from a \u201cfriend\u201d that just doesn\u2019t seem right. It may be missing a subject for the subject line, or contain odd requests or language. If it seems off, avoid opening it and do not click on any links.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It has a lookalike URL.<\/strong> A questionable email may try to trick you with the URL. For example, instead of www.irs.gov, it may be a false lookalike such as www.irs.gov.maliciousname.com.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> The Intuit\u00ae ProConnect\u2122 Tax Pro Center has several <a href=\"http:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/tag\/fraud-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wa-link=\"body_tpc-fraudSecurity-cat\">articles<\/a> on helping you protect identity theft at your firm and as an advocate for your clients. 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