Ways to protect yourself from tax return identity theft
Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.
‘I had my identity stolen for 35 years – and I was sent to prison for trying to get it back’
Mr Woods, it later transpired, was the victim of a three-decade identity theft by a man he met a handful of times in the ...
6 Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your identity and your money.
Identity thief whose deception led to his victim's incarceration gets a 12-year prison term
An information technology expert for decades assumed the identity of another man so convincingly that his victim was forcibly ...
25 Investigates: Sutton man turned to credit bureau for credit protection, it led to identity theft
A Sutton man called 25 Investigates saying he took the right steps after learning he was a victim of identity fraud. But he ...
One of tax return filing season's biggest financial risks isn't an IRS audit
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Outsmart hackers who are out to steal your identity
At best, identity theft will steal away your time and patience ... 2) Keep an eye on your mail: Look for letters regarding accounts you didn’t open, notices of data breaches and transaction ...
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BBB Tip: Protect yourself from tax scams
You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...
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Yearslong identity theft, Wisconsin man sentenced to federal prison
The charges shocked Keirans’ family and friends, who described him in letters to the court as ... The real Woods was then charged with identity theft and false impersonation.