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posted Jun 4, 2019 10:17:53 PM

Why did I receive a refund check

I owed $474.00 but received a refund check in the amount $10,000.00

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:17:56 PM

It sounds like this may be a known scam that the IRS recently issued an alert about. Please review the information in this IRS link carefully then call the IRS at at 800-829-1040 to ensure it wasn't a recalculation. If it is not a recalculation, follow the procedures listed in this link (void the check, etc): https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/scam-alert-irs-urges-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-erroneous-refunds-bewar...

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 10:17:54 PM

Who was the payer for the deposit as that is a very large deposit?

Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:17:56 PM

It sounds like this may be a known scam that the IRS recently issued an alert about. Please review the information in this IRS link carefully then call the IRS at at 800-829-1040 to ensure it wasn't a recalculation. If it is not a recalculation, follow the procedures listed in this link (void the check, etc): https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/scam-alert-irs-urges-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-erroneous-refunds-bewar...

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 10:17:57 PM

Thanks for that IRS link...first I have seen for this particular scam.  Will use if I see another.