How to spread the word about a new fake E-mail about the economic stimulus refund from the IRS?

Question

I think this phishing scam is brand new; it asks people for their direct deposit info so they can get their economic stimulus refund faster. It looks so official, I'm afraid a lot of people could be fooled, especially because so many people are waiting so anxiously for this money. I don't recall seeing a warning on this specific scam anywhere. I forwarded the e-mail to the IRS, but what is the best way to get the word out to the public ASAP?

Answer 1

why would you want to do somethign as corrupt as that

Answer 2

I think you just did.

Answer 3

are you trying to trick us? i'll have to report you...

Answer 4

There has been a lot about it here on the local news for weeks, so it is not new.  Many are aware, but if you have friends or family that are not aware, let them know.   Other than that, if it IS indeed one that is new, notify your local news media, they'll cover it.

Answer 5

Forward this message to everyone in your email address book, and ask them to do the same. Also, contact:

http://www.snopes.com/

Answer 6

It's not news--the IRS has been publicizing it for weeks.

Forward the email to [e-mail]--they may be able to trace it back to the phishers and shut them down.

Answer 7

You call your local news station and tell them they need to inform the public about this ASAP. It's their duty as a news source.

Answer 8

Call the IRS directly to see if they have heard anything about it. I am sure that they would put something on their website about it if they have. I know you said you emailed it but sometimes they don't answer right away, I would call them.

Answer 9

Email people. Maybe contact the news networks.

Answer 10

Email EVERYONE you know about what you just told us.  And then know that u just told a ton of people by posting this question on YA.

Answer 11

send out and email saying pass this on to all your contacts and it will soon be circulating around the globe