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Alert: Fraudulent "Phishing" Email Looks Like it is from AICPA

February 20, 2012

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the AICPA became aware of a fraudulent email using an AICPA banner and referencing the recipient’s possible involvement in an unlawful income tax refund activity that was sent to numerous individuals, CPAs, non-CPAs and members of the general public.

The fraudulent email is not from the AICPA. The AICPA and CPA2Biz have conducted an intense review of our internal IT systems and, based on our knowledge of this scheme, have concluded that none of our systems have been compromised.

Yesterday an alert was posted on AICPA.org and their social media properties. You may want to ensure that your company, employees and clients are aware of this “phishing” email scam. The Better Business Bureau has an overview of the issue on their website. Do not open any attachment or click on any link as the email may contain a virus.

While the exact source has not yet been determined, the AICPA is actively investigating the situation and will share any updates regarding this matter directly on their website.

If you wish to speak with an AICPA member service specialist, call 888.777.7077 and select option 1.