As we head full steam into tax filing season, identity theft perpetrators lurk in the shadows. They prey on taxpayers’ lack of knowledge about how the IRS usually conducts business and on their fear of its wrath. Various scams and schemes abound and educating yourself about them is the first step in preventing fraud.
This time of year many of us are thinking about our tax obligation to Uncle Sam. On the other hand, some thieves are crafting ways to capitalize on our fears of owing money to the IRS. To combat this, the IRS continues to warn about fake emails, websites and phone calls designed to steal your money and/or identity. These scams rank high on the IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2015 filing season. The more you know, the least likely you are to fall victim to these highly convincing scams. The Tax Warriors® wish to provide guidance on how to identify and avoid these hucksters and protect your identity and bank accounts!
