IRS warns about scam targeting colleges

The Internal Revenue Service posted a warning on its website Tuesday about a tax refund scam that targets college employees and students through .edu email addresses. The messages ask recipients to click a link provided in the body that redirects to data fields asking for sensitive information like your social security number and address. The email is adorned with the official logo for the government agency.

The IRS provides a link to track your refund if you happen to be wondering about its status. If anyone associated with Finlandia or Michigan Tech thinks that they have fallen for the scam, it is recommended you register for a six-digit Identity Protection PIN. It will help ensure that no one can file a false return using your information. Scammers will do that so they can have your refund sent to themselves instead.

You can find more information here.