IRS Launches 'Don't Take the Bait' Series

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IRS Launches 'Don't Take the Bait' Series [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/07/06/IRS-Launches-Dont-Take-Bait-Series ] 07/06/2017 06:22 PM EDT 
Original release date: July 06, 2017

As part of its Security Summit effort, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be launching a new educational series 
called "Don't Take the Bait" on July 11, 2017. As part of the "Protect Your Clients, Protect Yourself [ 
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/protect-your-clients-protect-yourself ]" campaign, this series will provide information 
about phishing scams targeting tax professionals and their clients.

US-CERT encourages tax payers and tax professionals to review the IRS alert [ 
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/security-summit-launches-education-campaign-aimed-at-tax-pros-warns-against-phishing-epidemic-with-don-t-take-the-bait-series
 ] and US-CERT's advice on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ].

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