The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about a new texting scam created by thieves that tricks people into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The IRS notes that it does not ever initiate communications by text messaging. To read the IRS warning about the COVID-19 texting scam, use the link below.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2aa150a?reqfrom=share