Fraud Alert: If you receive a CP53E notice from the IRS, please go directly to irs.gov/account rather than using the QR code printed on the notice. QR codes can be easily created and used by fraudsters. For your security, we recommend typing irs.gov/account directly into your browser. Once there, you can sign in to your account or create an ID.me account and follow the instructions provided by the IRS. If you have questions or concerns about the notice, please contact the IRS directly.

How do they access their account?

  • Scammers use phone, email and social media.
  • Unpaid tuition fees and fake scholarships are common scams.

Any other scams students should be aware of?

  • Dating Websites
  • Friendship Websites
  • Discount Bookstores

How do you avoid these scams?

  • Don’t share your personal financial information unless you’re sure you know where it’s going.

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