Tax season is upon us. Maybe you are one of the lucky few who filed early and already received their refund. For the rest of Americans, tax time can be stressful and produce anxiety. And scammers prey upon our anxieties.
An excellent article came across my desk from Fidelity Viewpoints about protecting personal identity and specific frauds surrounding tax filing. The link is below:
https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/preventing-identity-theft?ccsource=email_weekly
The Fidelity Viewpoints article gives a synopsis of some of the frauds and tricks used by scammers during tax season. The elderly are particularly vulnerable.
If you believe that you or a loved one has been a victim of theft of identity, file a Form 14019 Identity Theft Affidavit with the IRS. The form is available on the IRS website.
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