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[CatsyCline]

fyi if you or someone you know uses TurboTax:

There are fake emails from TurboTax regarding privacy statements or privacy notice

i just got one and i moused over the sender and the email address looked wrong

i checked intuit's website and there is a scam

 security alert details:

Notice: TurboTax Privacy Alert!

People are receiving fake emails with the title "Notice: TurboTax Privacy Alert!"

Be sure not to open the attached file.

Below is a copy of the email people are receiving

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This is the end of the fake email.

Steps to Take Now

• Do not open the attachment in the email.
• Send a copy of the email to spoof@intuit.com.
• Do not forward the email to anyone else.
• Delete the email.

Information

On the Internet, "phishing" refers to criminal activity that attempts to fraudulently obtain sensitive information.

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from a phishing attack:

1. If you suspect you have received a phishing email from Intuit, please forward it immediately to spoof@intuit.com. We will look into each reported instance.
2. Make sure you subscribe to an anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date.
3. Make sure you have updated your web browser to one that includes anti-phishing security features, such as Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox version 3 or higher.
4. Make sure that you keep up to date on the latest releases and patches for your operating systems and critical programs. These releases are frequently security related.
5. Do not respond to emails asking for account, password, banking, or credit card information.
6. Do not open up an attachment that claims to be a software update. We will not send any software updates via email.
7. Do not respond to text messages or voicemails that ask you to call a number and enter your account number and pin.
8. Make sure you have passwords on your computer and your payroll files.

Here are 3 common methods that phishers use in their emails

1. Spoofed email address. Don't reply to unsolicited email and don't open email attachments. It's easy to fake a From or Reply To address, either manually or with spam software, so never assume an email is real by looking at its header. You might be able to spot fake addresses by checking for domain name misspellings, but this isn't foolproof. Some email service providers combat the problem of spoofed addresses by using authentication techniques to verify a sender's integrity.
2. Fake link. When in doubt, never click on a link in an unsolicited or suspicious email. Scam emails can contain a hidden link to a site that asks you to enter your log on and account information. A clue: if the email threatens you with account closure if you don't log on soon, you could be the target of phishing. You may be able to tell if a link is real by moving your mouse over it and looking at the bottom of your browser to see the hidden Web address - it will look different than the one you see on the surface.
3. Forged Website. If you must visit a financial site, like your bank or credit card company, enter its known address into the browser location field manually. Use a browser with an anti-phishing plug-in or extension, like FireFox version 3 or higher or Internet Explorer 7. These browsers warn you about forged, high-risk sites. Phony Web sites mimic real sites by copying company logos, images, and site designs. Malicious webmasters can also use HTML, Flash or Java Script to mask or change a browser address.

Visit security.intuit.com to get the most up to date information about phishing. Forward suspicious emails to spoof@intuit.com.

Last updated 11/12/2015

https://security.intuit.com/alert.php?a=268

[tansy]

Good to know.  Thanks.

[Puzzle Piece]

Thanks for the info.

[MaRina]

Thanks for sharing

My DH said he did receive an e-mail he deleted it. 

[maryebrown]

Thanks for posting this thread ! It's that time of the year when we start thinking about filing, and getting our ducks in a row - using our HSAs and contributing to our Charities.

It really IS scary when (the name) TurboTax is being utilized to lure their customers to a phishing expedition. I've already received emails about "locking in" to a reduced rate by responding within a certain timeframe... Fortunately, these messages ended up in my Spam Folder, and I deleted them.

[Shorty2U]

And this is why I still do our taxes on paper. Everyone laughs at that, but I love Math and love to do our taxes each year! I also do my grown kids local and state taxes on paper too. (They do their Federal online).

[Helen852]

I get similar emails from paypal and ebay and I don't have an account with either of them.  

[occasionalrain]

Thank you for posting this. I use Turbo to do the taxes and, if not for your warning, I would have opened the email I got. So thanks again.

[Ravenwolf]

Thank you so much for giving us this information.

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