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ID Thieves Are Emailing Fake Tax Forms To Taxpayers

ID Thieves Are Emailing Fake Tax Forms To Taxpayers

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 23, 2020August 4, 2021

Don’t be fooled: it’s not just Social Security Administration (SSA) scams making the rounds. Tax scam emails are flying fast and furious as well. I’ve gotten a

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Scammers & Robocallers Dial-Up ID Theft Efforts

Scammers & Robocallers Dial-Up ID Theft Efforts

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 23, 2020April 9, 2020

Yesterday, I received a slightly garbled voice mail advising me that I had a serious delinquency that needed to be resolved. I was told to

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Identity Thieves Targeted Students & The Dead In Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 12, 2020April 9, 2020

Two Florida men will spend time in federal prison for their roles in a stolen identity and tax refund fraud scheme. The men took thousands

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IRS Has A New Tool To Fight Against Identity Theft

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 6, 2020April 9, 2020

Despite a steep drop in tax-related identity theft in recent years, the scam remains serious enough to earn a spot on the agency’s 2019 “Dirty Dozen”

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IRS Commissioner Reminds Taxpayers To Protect Data

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 14, 2019November 29, 2019

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Chuck Rettig has a message to taxpayers about personal data security. Rettig reminds taxpayers that while the IRS is working

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IRS To Taxpayers: Be On The Lookout For New SSN Scam

IRS To Taxpayers: Be On The Lookout For New SSN Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 29, 2019December 3, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a Social Security number (SSN) scam currently making the rounds. As part of the scam, thieves may call—often

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Scammers Find New Target As IRS Expands Tax Benefits For Genetic Testing

Scammers Find New Target As IRS Expands Tax Benefits For Genetic Testing

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 4, 2019October 23, 2019

Genetic testing kits are all the rage these days—and recent tax news may make it even more affordable. Taxpayers may now get a tax break

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IRS Warns On New Email Impersonation Tax Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Tax season may be at an end for most taxpayers, but scammers aren’t letting up. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently warned taxpayers and tax professionals about

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Scammers Are Sending Fake IRS Letters

Scammers Are Sending Fake IRS Letters

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 5, 2019October 25, 2019

Correspondence season is in full swing. That means that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sending out bills and notices to taxpayers, including letters focused on cryptocurrency reporting.

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IRS Updates Identity Verification Process For Online Payment Plans & More

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 7, 2019October 27, 2019

If you’re looking to create or access your online payment plans with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you should be aware of some key changes.

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