Tax preparers are receiving phishing emails purporting to originate from a tax software education provider in the United States. TheThe communication starts with the following: "In our database, there is a failure, we need your information about your account. In addition, we need a photo of the driver's license, send all the data to the letter. Please do it as soon as possible, this will help us to revive the account."
The IRS said the email is unusual for the amount of sensitive data sought and could be used to enable thieves to steal client data and file fraudulent tax returns.
Anyone who has received the message or fallen victim to the scam email, should forward a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Anyone who disclosed any credential information, contact the e-Services Help Desk to reset the password.