What Do I Do if I Receive an Unsolicited Communication Involving a Stock or Share Purchase, That Involves Suspicious IRS or Department of Treasury Documents?

What Do I Do if I Receive an Unsolicited Communication Involving a Stock or Share Purchase, That Involves Suspicious IRS or Department of Treasury Documents?

If you are a U.S. citizen located in the United States or its territories or a U.S. citizen living abroad.

  1. Complete the appropriate complaint form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  2. Forward email to phishing@irs.gov (Subject: Stock).
  3. If you are a victim of monetary or identity theft, you may submit a complaint through the FTC Complaint Assistant.

If you are not a U.S. citizen and reside outside the United States.

  1. Complete the appropriate complaint form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  2. Contact your securities regulator and file a complaint.
  3. Forward email to phishing@irs.gov (Subject: Stock).
  4. If you are a victim of monetary or identity theft, you may report your complaint to econsumer.gov.
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