Hi everyone. I am sure many others have gotten this message recently. I have gotten it from several different email addresses, all with the exact same message:
Hello,
My name is Crystal Leatherman, I am searching for another CPA to help handle my taxes.
Is it safe to say that you are accepting new clients for the 2020 tax season? Do you additionally assist with IRS representation?
I figured I may have an issue with last year's return.
Upon your approval, we can arrange a physical or virtual meeting to discuss my situation and also provide my tax documents amongst others.
Kindly prompt how you plan to push ahead.
Best Regards,
Crystal Leatherman.
No personal information, no location, don't answer it! Also the NATP name has been used by someone who has been sending out messages claiming that during server maintenance your information has been accidentally deleted, and asks you to resend all your information. This is a phishing scam, so do not reply to it. If something looks "off", always check the sending and reply email addresses, they tell the story if it is real or not!
Michael Katz
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Michael Katz
Michael Katz, CPA
Bethpage NY
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