The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a security alert over a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency holders. According to Techub News, attackers are mailing paper letters that impersonate the IRS and contain fake tax notices with QR codes designed to steal wallet credentials and private keys. The IRS has not disclosed how many victims there are or the amount of losses. It says recipients should not scan suspicious QR codes and should verify any tax notice through the official website or by phone. Law enforcement is investigating the source of the campaign.
IRS issues a security alert
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency holders is spreading.
Techub News reported that attackers are sending paper letters that impersonate the IRS and include fake tax notices.
The QR codes in those letters are designed to steal users’ wallet credentials and private keys.
Victim numbers and losses not disclosed
The IRS has not released figures on how many people have been affected or how much money has been lost.
The agency said the scam is highly deceptive.
IRS advice to recipients
The IRS said recipients should not scan QR codes in suspicious letters and should verify any tax notice through the official website or by phone.
Law enforcement is investigating the source of the phishing activity.
Source: CoinDesk
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