Fake IRS letters direct crypto holders to bogus compliance portal

Aug 04, 2026 - 07:00
Fake IRS letters direct crypto holders to bogus compliance portal

Scammers are sending physical letters to cryptocurrency holders that copy the look of official IRS notices. The letters tell recipients they must enroll in something called a Digital Asset Compliance Portal before a deadline, or risk penalties. “If you receive a letter claiming to be from the IRS that instructs you to enroll in a Digital Asset Compliance Portal, don’t respond. The IRS did not send it. The IRS does not operate a Digital Asset … More

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