topic Why did I receive a refund check in After you file

Why did I receive a refund check

oliver273 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:17:53 GMT

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

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

DoninGA — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:17:54 GMT

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

It sounds like this may be a known scam that the IRS rece...

ErinH — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:17:56 GMT

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...

Thanks for that IRS link...first I have seen for this par...

DoninGA — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:17:57 GMT

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