
Scam Alert: Fake IRS “CP53E” Notices – Look Before you Scan
Fraudsters are mailing counterfeit IRS CP53E notices with a QR code that asks the recipient to “verify” banking or identity information. The QR code leads to a phishing site built to steal personal and financial data. Note: The IRS does include QR codes on some legitimate notices, so a QR code alone is not proof of a scam. Always verify















