Email from IRS with refund? Phishing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - An unusual number of complaints involving emails claiming the government owes the email recipient money has the IRS telling people to be on the look out.

The IRS told 24 Hour News 8 that the flood of fake emails following tax season is unusual and that the emails are scams that could cost you.

The random emails look real but actually take you to a fake website asking for your personal information. It is called phishing and once a scammer has your information, they can easily raid your bank accounts.

The latest emails claim the IRS has more money to give you than you expected. The added refund is usually in a small amount around $70.

However, the real IRS will not contact you by email to send you your refund.

If you have received one of the scam emails or if you aren't sure if who you've been working with is actually from the IRS, you can email them at: phishing@irs.gov