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That\u2019s up from 50 in 2016, when the scam first appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyberthieves perpetrate the scams by sending emails that appear to come from executives inside the targeted organizations. The emails ask payroll or human resources departments to reply with a list of all employees and their W-2 forms. Some emails also ask companies to transfer money to a specified bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies should be on alert for anyone asking for employees\u2019 W-2 forms or for wire transfers of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS has an email notification address specifically for businesses and organizations to report W-2 thefts: <a href=\"mailto:dataloss@irs.gov\">dataloss@irs.gov<\/a>. Be sure to include \u201cW-2 scam\u201d in the subject line. 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