________ may involve an official-looking (but phony)letter or e-mail sent to a taxpayer to trick them into disclosing personal information and bank account numbers by stating that the taxpayer is entitled to a tax refund from the IRS.
A)Phishing
B)Office audits
C)Field audits
D)Correspondence audits
E)Tax solicitations

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Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords, and financial details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. In this context, the scam involves sending fake letters or emails pretending to be from the IRS to trick individuals into disclosing personal and financial information with the false promise of a tax refund.

________ May Involve an Official-Looking (But Phony)letter or E-Mail Sent