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IRS Alerts Public to New Identity Theft Scams

by taxnick on August 6, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the IRS. Scammers may use other federal agency names, such as the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
In an identity theft scam, [...]

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Identity Theft and Your Tax Records

by taxnick on August 23, 2008

How can someone steal your identity? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, or other identifying information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years – and their hard-earned [...]

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