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Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
- Tax season is a prime time for scammers to exploit personal and financial data during the gathering of tax documents.
- Scams like impersonation schemes, robocalls, and phishing emails impersonating the IRS can lead to identity theft and financial loss.
- Hackers may use tactics like posing as IRS collectors or tax preparers to trick victims into providing sensitive information or money.
- Victims of canceled social security number scams are often scared into transferring assets to scammers' accounts through robocalls.
- Email scams impersonating the IRS lead victims to fake sites to collect personal data or infect computers with malware.
- Scammers posing as CPAs may manipulate tax returns to qualify for unearned credits, potentially leading to audits or financial penalties for victims.
- Consumers should file taxes promptly, monitor their credit and identity, beware of phishing attempts, and watch out for spoofed websites to protect themselves.
- Using a VPN, being cautious with scam messages, cleaning up personal info online, and considering identity theft protection can further enhance security.
- Being vigilant during tax season and following these tips can help individuals safeguard their personal and financial information against cybercriminals.
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