The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has warned crypto asset holders that scammers are sending fraudulent physical letters to some taxpayers in an effort to steal digital assets or personal information, according to Bloomberg. The IRS said some of the letters tell recipients to register for a so-called "Digital Asset Compliance Portal," which the agency said does not exist. It also urged taxpayers not to scan suspicious QR codes and not to engage with phone calls demanding payment. While phishing and digital fraud are already common in crypto, the use of mailed fake IRS notices appears to be a newer tactic. Bloomberg noted that the scam may be gaining traction because the IRS has previously sent legitimate letters related to digital assets, and notices tied to crypto tax reporting increased last year, leaving many taxpayers confused. As U.S. tax filings now require disclosure of crypto activity, communication between the IRS and digital asset holders has become more common, making counterfeit tax notices look more convincing. The report said crypto users should treat any supposed IRS letter involving portal registration, QR codes, wallet connections, or payment requests with caution and verify it through official channels.
According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has warned crypto asset holders that scammers are contacting some taxpayers by mail with fraudulent letters designed to steal digital assets or personal data.
The IRS said the letters may instruct recipients to sign up for a so-called "Digital Asset Compliance Portal," but that portal does not exist. The agency also told users not to scan suspicious QR codes and not to answer or cooperate with calls that demand payment.
Bloomberg said phishing and digital scams are nothing new in crypto, but fake IRS notices sent through physical mail appear to be a newer method. Because the IRS has previously sent legitimate letters to taxpayers about digital assets, and because notices related to crypto tax reporting surged last year, many taxpayers have been left confused. Scammers may be using that familiarity as cover.
As the U.S. tax system requires taxpayers to disclose crypto asset activity on tax returns, communication between the IRS and digital asset holders has become more common. That makes forged tax notices harder to spot. For crypto users, any supposed IRS letter involving portal registration, QR-code scanning, wallet connection, or payment requests should be treated with caution and verified through official channels.
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