Why you should sign up for the IRS’ identity theft prevention tool
The IRS has a tool called an identity protection PIN, or IP PIN. You register and hand over some personal information so that ...
Queens family struggles to recoup tax refund checks they say were stolen from the mail
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Protect your refund: How Idaho is fighting tax identity theft
John Oliver sounded off on a Justice Department official’s claim that she was fired for refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson ...
Watsonville hospital workers report identity theft linked to data breach
Just months after Watsonville Community Hospital was hit by a cyber-attack, roughly 20 employees at the hospital now say they're the victims of identity theft.
AI-powered tax scams are here - how to stay safe from deepfakes, phishing and more this tax season
Tax season is almost here and this year there have been warnings about new AI-powered scams in addition to phishing and impersonation attacks.
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Tax identity theft: What it is, warning signs, what to do if you're a victim
THEFT. THE SIGNS OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT INCLUDE SOMEONE USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO FILE AND CLAIM A TAX REFUND. AND ONE WAY YOU WILL KNOW THIS IS IF THE IRS REJECTS YOUR TAX RETURN AFTER ...
Protect Yourself From Tax Identity Theft. Here’s How I Did.
For years, I dreaded the possibility that a tax identity theft would complicate my life and delay my tax refund. Now I’ve finally taken steps to avoid it, and you may want to as well. Tax ID theft ...
Unemployment Benefits Can Raise Tax Questions—And Attract Scammers
If you lose your job, you may be eligible to collect unemployment benefits. Each state pays its own benefits—those benefits ...
Why Filing Your Taxes Early Could Save You Stress and Money
Filing your taxes early can get you your refund faster. You'll have more time to plan how you'll pay your taxes if you ...
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Stolen refunds from identity theft is a growing threat for taxpayers. Here's how to protect yourself.
They waited an average of two years to receive their rightful tax return. The delays were even worse than in 2023, when cases reported to the IRS Identity Theft Victim Assistance unit took almost ...