It's tax season and scams are on the rise. Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson explains how to keep your personal information safe from theft when filing income taxes.
They have lots of tricks up their sleeves, so it's important that you know the signs and take the steps to protect yourself ahead of time.electronically
and the IRS alerts you that someone filed for your return using your Social Security number, then you have likely beenand receive a letter from the IRS stating that they have already received a return in your name, that could mean your identity has been compromised.and you know you didn't do this, that is a dead giveaway that your identity may have been stolen.
The FTC is there to help track down scammers, and your report can also help them keep a record of how many scams are happening in a single year so that they can better improve how to warn others. You should also report the crime to This is the form that all victims of fraud have to fill out for the IRS. This will let them know that the person who is claiming to be you is a fraud. You can find the form on the on dealing with fraudulent returns and following the instructions to order a copy.
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