The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about a new scam using old technology – the U.S. mail. Officials are cautioning taxpayers to be alert for a fraudulent letter that includes an official-looking IRS logo and includes wording about “your unclaimed refund.” The letter tells recipients they must supply a photo of their driver’s license, their cell phone number, bank routing information, bank account type, and Social Security number in order to receive the tax refund.

Don’t fall prey to this scam. If you believe you may be due a refund you can check your status on the official IRS Where’s My Refund page.

The agency also warns that taxpayers should be alert for any notice in which wording is awkward, words are misspelled, or includes other unusual requests. Scammers may use the mail, email, texts, or telephone to try to trick unsuspecting people into giving up sensitive personal or financial information.

For additional information or assistance in filing your tax return, please contact Gray, Gray & Gray at (781) 407-0300.