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02.09.2015
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Facebook: the screen displayed on Facebook mixture a true and a false link
São Paulo - A false message posted on Facebook induce Internet users to seek information on the IRS website, but actually it is one of the most cunning criminals to install malware on victim's computer. The text arouses curiosity, for it says that the person's name "is showing on the registration list of fine mesh."
The screen displayed on Facebook mixture a real link Internal Revenue Service and a fake, that downloads a program to the computer of the unsuspecting.
For safety, the IRS warns that programs such as the Income Tax generator, for example, must be obtained directly from the page RFB on the internet.
If the program is available on the false message, a closer look shows that the application server is not the Internal Revenue Service (as the dashed line in red).
Although it has an official Facebook profile, the IRS has made it clear that it is not one taxpayer service channel and you want, with the publications, "establish less formal ties in the relationship with the taxpayer, through campaigns, tips and management interest messages ".
In addition to the messages on social networks, criminals always seek to use easy ways to deceive people using the name of the IRS and other agencies.
During the delivery period of the declaration, it is common, for example, show up electronic messages (emails) with the purpose of spreading false facilities in getting the program generator of the Declaration of Income Tax of Individuals.
As well as on social networks, messages in emails improperly use official names and sounds and deceive citizens with splash screens that mix real and false statements in an attempt to illegally obtain tax, registration and especially financial information.
The links contained in certain spots indicated in correspondence often the gateway for viruses and malware (malicious software or malware) on your computer, has informed the IRS.
The IRS states that no taxpayer without authorization sends emails or authorize partners and insured to do so on their behalf.
The information is the Agency Brazil.
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