If the IRS suspects tax-related identity theft, the agency will pull it for additional review. When this happens, the IRS will send out a letter notifying you of potential identity theft. These ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - To help fight of concerns taxpayers may have about having their identity stolen, the IRS has provided these safety tips. 1. If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS which leads ...

SEATTLE — Some forms of identity theft are relatively easy to deal with, such as stolen credit card numbers. But it’s a nightmare to unravel tax refund theft if an imposter grabs your Social Security ...

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains just ...

Clear Start Tax Supports IRS Push to Educate Filers and Preparers on Growing Identity Theft Dangers IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2025 / With identity theft scams continuing to evolve, the ...

The FBI has issued a warning about a surge in tax-related identity theft, with criminals stealing taxpayer identities to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. While tax fraud is certainly nothing ...

Charity impersonators, COVID-19 schemes, disaster fraud -- the list of tax scams gets longer every year. A remarkable number of massive data breaches over the past few years have put the privacy of ...

American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...