Tax-Related Identity Theft

 

 

Tax season means tax-related identity theft and scammers are looking for ways to take your money. This quick video talks about both issues.

Stay Safe from Cybercrime

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Tax season is prime time for online scams. Cybercriminals are continuously looking to lift your personal information to cash in on a refund request and/or steal your identity. The problem is rampant: in 2015, the Federal Trade Commission received close to half a million complaints, and nearly half (45 percent) were tax fraud-related. Cyber thieves are crafty: they can break into your account or device and literally steal your online life – as well as your tax refund.

 

 

Thank you to the National Cybersecurity Alliance for the information!