There were various e-mail scams circulating this past year that appeared as though they came from the IRS. The e-mails claim you may have a refund waiting for you and all you need to do is provide some information—like your name, address, social security number, and filing status. Some of the e-mails even went so far as to ask for your bank account information so they could direct deposit your refund.

For starters, the IRS never corresponds with taxpayers via e-mail, nor asks you for your bank account information. The scam is a ruse to collect your personal information and steal your identity. Don’t fall for it. Delete the e-mail and keep your personal information safe.