Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. The Better Business Bureau warns criminals are impersonating the IRS, stealing ...

Filing your taxes early is among the top ways the Better Business Bureau says you can avoid becoming a victim of ID theft.

SEATTLE — Some forms of identity theft are relatively easy to deal with, such as stolen credit card numbers. But it’s a nightmare to unravel tax refund theft if an imposter grabs your Social ...

If you recently had your ID, such as your credit card, stolen, you should probably file with an IRS Identity Protection PIN.

These scams usually come via email with catchy subject lines like "Unclaimed Refund" or "Tax Refund Payment," often with a ...

The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of ...

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft, even as the IRS warns of scammers impersonating its ...

Taxpayers Urged to Remain Vigilant Against Tax Fraud, Identity Theft, and Unscrupulous Preparers ...

Social Media Tax Schemes - Scammers promise fake tax breaks and encourage filing false returns. Identity Theft - Criminals file fraudulent tax returns using stolen Social Security numbers. 'If ...

Tax ID theft is a particularly sneaky con ... in addition to your Social Security number, confirms your identity. Once you apply, you must provide the IP Pin each year when you file your federal ...

In 2024, it took the Internal Revenue Service an average of 676 days to resolve an identity theft case, five times longer than the 129 days it took in 2020. In IRS identity theft cases ...