This Can't Be a Scam, Can It?
By Tom Shoop | Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | 11:24 AM
By Tom Shoop | Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | 11:24 AM
Lucky me! "Francis V" of the "Refund Operations Department" at the IRS just e-mailed me to let me know that I'm "eligible to receive a tax refund of $103.82." And not only that, he helpfully says he'll "make this refund directly to your visa and/or mastercard linked to your checking/savings account instead a check or a direct deposit."
Wow! So all I have to is give up my debit card information to my buddy "Francis" and I'll have my hands on that sweet 103 bucks? Sign me up!
Wait a minute. You say I'm not the only one who happens to have exactly $103.82 waiting for him? Damn!
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