Whenever there's money, there's someone trying to get it from you. They're working the emails right now, trying to separate you from your economic stimulus rebates.

What's legitimate: A letter from the IRS mailed to anyone who filed a tax return and who is owed a rebate payment. In the upper right-hand corner, it says Notice Number: CP 1378.

This tells you the amount you can expect for your rebate and how it was calculated.

They are arriving about the same time as your rebate payment, the IRS says.

What's not legitimate: An email or a call. Even an email from the "Treasury Department" or the "IRS." Or anyone calling to say you have a refund or rebate owed. Anyone saying they are an IRS employee.

"The only communication you'll receive from the IRS is by mail," said IRS spokesman Michael Dobzinski. "As you well know, tjere are some alleged scams involving phising or email."

And they promise money. Only thing is, they'll take yours.

If you get a call or email that is suspicious, notify phishing@irs.gov.

.