Phish Bowl Alerts
Though these emails are from Brown.edu email address, these are malicious phishing emails that should be marked as such if received (open the message in a browser, click on the stack of three dots to the right of the REPLY button and select "Report phishing"). Note that the address of the sender does not match the name in the signature which is another tell-tale sign that this is phishing.
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From: Payroll <kate_creasey@brown.edu>
Date: Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Subject: Attention Required - Critical IRS Notice Regarding Your W-2
Dear Brown University staff,
We would like to inform you that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently implemented a mandatory requirement applicable to both public and private university staff. This requirement involves completing the W-2 consent forms for the upcoming tax year, 2023. The primary goal of this initiative is to address fraudulent activities associated with tax refund filings, and the IRS is actively developing advanced security features to counteract tax refund theft.
In alignment with this mandate, we kindly request all members of the Brown University staff to visit the designated link: [IRS W-2 Consent Form] and submit their W-2 consent through the official IRS website. This step plays a crucial role in preventing potential fraudulent filings of tax refunds. It is important to note that failure to submit your W-2 consent may lead to delays in processing your tax refund.
We highly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it significantly contributes to ensuring the security and timely processing of your tax-related information. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Brown University Human Resources at 401-369-5642.
Best regards,
Justin
Brown University Payroll