ID Thieves are Targeting Your Tax Refund

ProfMoneyWise · 02-21-2013, 06:50 AM

Identity Thieves Are Targeting Your Tax Refund!

Identity thieves are using stolen social security numbers to file bogus tax returns and collect refunds. The scary part is that you probably won't find out that your identity and social security number have been used fraudulently until your legitimate tax return has been rejected by the IRS.

ALARMING STATISTICS:

• In 2012 the IRS resolved more than 500,000 identity theft cases.
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There is a current backlog at the IRS of 300,000 fraudulent cases, with an average wait time of six months for a resolution.
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The IRS does not recognize when fraud is occurring – A recent audit shows 590refunds, totaling nearly $1 million, were sent to one bank account.
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According to the Treasury Inspector General, the IRS is expected to pay out as much as $21 billion for fraudulent refunds over the next five years.

DURING TAX SEASON FOLLOW THESE SMART GUIDELINES:

•Select someone trustworthy to prepare your tax return.
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File taxes early in the tax season to reduce the window of time a thief could file using your SSN.
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When filing electronically, only submit forms through a secure internet connection.
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When filing by mail, go to the post office directly to mail the envelope.
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The IRS will never communicate with you via email or phone. Do not respond to any email message that looks like it is from the IRS.
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Never give out your personal information over the phone to anyone claiming to be from the IRS.
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Keep your computer's spyware and firewall up to date.

(From Zander Insurance Group)

*BadGirl* ^(Premo) · 02-21-2013, 07:00 AM

This would concern me if I were getting any money back.

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 02-21-2013, 10:51 AM

I hope someone does steal my ID for the tax this year
I owe 900 dollars more and would really appreciate it coming out of someone elses bank account.

the thought of paying more money to support the ass holes programs just pisses me off..

b23hqb · 02-21-2013, 12:42 PM

Did the 1040 w/itemized deductions paper copy for wifey and me, (took about four hours total), mailed it in 31 days ago, and had our refund deposited in our bank account today. Not too shabby on my account, anyway.

Good luck for everybody else.

02-21-2013, 06:50 AM	#1
ProfMoneyWise Registered User Member Since: Sep 2008 Posts: 897	ID Thieves are Targeting Your Tax Refund Identity Thieves Are Targeting Your Tax Refund! Identity thieves are using stolen social security numbers to file bogus tax returns and collect refunds. The scary part is that you probably won't find out that your identity and social security number have been used fraudulently until your legitimate tax return has been rejected by the IRS. ALARMING STATISTICS: • In 2012 the IRS resolved more than 500,000 identity theft cases. • There is a current backlog at the IRS of 300,000 fraudulent cases, with an average wait time of six months for a resolution. • The IRS does not recognize when fraud is occurring – A recent audit shows 590refunds, totaling nearly $1 million, were sent to one bank account. • According to the Treasury Inspector General, the IRS is expected to pay out as much as $21 billion for fraudulent refunds over the next five years. DURING TAX SEASON FOLLOW THESE SMART GUIDELINES: •Select someone trustworthy to prepare your tax return. • File taxes early in the tax season to reduce the window of time a thief could file using your SSN. • When filing electronically, only submit forms through a secure internet connection. • When filing by mail, go to the post office directly to mail the envelope. • The IRS will never communicate with you via email or phone. Do not respond to any email message that looks like it is from the IRS. • Never give out your personal information over the phone to anyone claiming to be from the IRS. • Keep your computer's spyware and firewall up to date. (From Zander Insurance Group) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ http://www.printedowl.com/CalendarDe...spx?id=kmunsch Follow on Twitter: @KirkMunsch
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02-21-2013, 07:00 AM	#2
BadGirl ^(Premo) I am so very blessed Member Since: Feb 2004 Location: Happyville Posts: 13,066	This would concern me if I were getting any money back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook GURPS likes this. __________________ . I like to be right. Everyone's entitled to my opinion. If you don't have anything nice to say to someone, then you need to STFU.
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02-21-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
bcp ^(Premo) In My Opinion Member Since: Dec 2005 Posts: 42,895	I hope someone does steal my ID for the tax this year I owe 900 dollars more and would really appreciate it coming out of someone elses bank account. the thought of paying more money to support the ass holes programs just pisses me off.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Fear the Government that Fears your gun.
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02-21-2013, 12:42 PM	#4
b23hqb Registered User Member Since: Sep 2011 Location: Lurking in the background in flat, humid Fl Posts: 3,102	Did the 1040 w/itemized deductions paper copy for wifey and me, (took about four hours total), mailed it in 31 days ago, and had our refund deposited in our bank account today. Not too shabby on my account, anyway. Good luck for everybody else. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” - President James A. Garfield
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