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WASHINGTON \u2014 On Cyber Monday, the Internal Revenue Service and its\u00a0Security Summit<\/a>\u00a0partners warned taxpayers to approach their holiday shopping with extra caution because scammers are also shopping \u2013 for their next victim\u2019s personal information.<\/p>\n

The consumer alert kicks off the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week featuring tips for taxpayers and tax professionals to avoid scams and protect their sensitive data. The special week is part of the Security Summit initiative, a joint effort between the IRS, states, the tax industry and tax professionals that works to protect taxpayers and the tax system against identity theft.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holiday shopping season and the fast-approaching tax season create a tempting target for identity thieves and scam artists,\u201d said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. \u201cTaxpayers should use extra caution this holiday season to protect their valuable personal and financial information, whether shopping online or clicking on links in email and other messages. A little extra caution can protect taxpayers\u2019 confidential information and reduce the risk of identity theft in the upcoming filing season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abundant scams and rip-offs being seen by the IRS and the Security Summit partners include ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated phishing emails and related attacks on the unsuspecting. Taxpayers can be duped into unwittingly handing over their confidential tax and financial information. Would-be victims could also get tricked into disclosing their addresses, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, credit card numbers or passwords, which can lead to tax-related identity theft and fraud.<\/p>\n

A common example right now involves false messages made to look like they\u2019re coming from delivery services. In these scams, victims receive a text or email purporting to be from a company or business saying a delivery can\u2019t be made along with a link to click to reschedule. But in reality, the link represents a form of phishing that attempts to steal personal information or download malware. It\u2019s a very prevalent scam expected to intensify during the holidays.<\/p>\n

Another common scam expected to intensify soon will involve emails pretending to be from the IRS or others in the tax industry. These frequently involve unexpected, good news, like a tax refund. But they can also involve variants telling people they have a tax bill or have tax documents available to download.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople need to be extra careful during the holidays and during tax season,\u201d Werfel said. \u201cIdentity thieves and tax scammers are shrewd and take advantage of what is on people\u2019s minds, particularly during busy times of the year like the holidays. Remember, don\u2019t click on anything unknown, even if you just ordered gifts and you\u2019re expecting packages to come to your door soon. Double-check before you click.\u201d<\/p>\n

The warning is another reminder from the IRS and other Security Summit partners, an ongoing alliance that includes state tax agencies, tax professionals, software and financial industry partners. Since 2015, the IRS and the Security Summit have used this special week to warn taxpayers and tax professionals to protect their sensitive information while shopping online or viewing emails and texts, especially during the holiday season and approaching tax season, when criminals are active.<\/p>\n

The Summit partners continue to highlight security and awareness to help taxpayers avoid losing their personal, financial and tax information, which identity thieves use to file fraudulent tax returns.<\/p>\n

Safety tips to remember during the holiday season and throughout the year<\/h2>\n

During the busiest time of the year for online shopping, the Security Summit reminds taxpayers of some important steps to protect themselves and their information from data thieves:<\/p>\n