Yesterday I Received a Check Accompanied with a slip to order a coin set.

The check has my full name and address on it, says its from Austin,TX and reads "OPEAR KANS CYTAX REFUND" for the amount of $70.05.

I already received my Federal Tax refund through Direct Deposit and owed for State.


I figured the check is abbreviated for Kansas City tax refund, but I've never been anywhere near there in my life.


Google didn't turn up much...a few forum questions regarding the same check, but with different amounts and a couple yahoo answers saying its a scam and their should be a disclaimer on it, which I found none.

My Local IRS won't discuss shit over the phone gotta set up an appointment and that'll be atleast 2 weeks.

Anyone got any ideas what the heck this check is and should I cash it.

 

^ I have oceanfront land in Vegas to sell you, give me a call lets discuss it.


Hint: It's a SCAM! Shred it!

 

Go in to the bank, and show it to them. Usually they get updates for scams like this. And the managers are usually trained to look for certain things when it comes to scams like this.

At least that's how it was when I worked at Wells Fargo. We went through a week long training about spotting fraudulent checks and the like. My managers could spot one SUPER easy.

 

Well got a hold of the main IRS office(instead of local). They issued a refund for the $70.05 for an overpayment in 2008 and than got directed to the US Treasury and they confirmed the check.


Though they've had my money for 2 years and all I get is 5 cents in interest added on?

 

For the seventy dollar hold for 2 years I think you deserve at least six thousand dollars, plus inflation.

 

at least that and a trip to Disney Land.

 

Well, weren't you wrong? Now, where's that ocean-front property you spoke of?

The OP did the correct thing by calling the very source directly. I would also have my bank confirm the authenticity of the check as well.

 

I think I would be happy with just a trip to Disney Land.

Did some digging...The IRS would charge me $28.64 in interest a year(plus penalties) on that amount so $57.28 in interest across 2 years and I only get a nickel...WTF??

Though its probably something I missed when filing.

 

The IRS has regional branches that specialize in certain activities. If one of the branches deals with your return for some reason, they will often route it through their network. My taxes are complex and I send checks to three different offices. I just got a refund in the exact amount I sent as a quarterly payment, that's going to be fun to deal with.

 

you spelled weird wrong