THE IRS is sending out a warning as scammers are targeting peoples’ taxes to steal delicate information, including their identities.
As the holiday season and upcoming tax season roll around, it is more important than ever to protect your personal information
When shopping online or reading emails and text messages, the IRS urges that people take extra precautions.
“Don’t let this be the most wonderful time of the year for identity thieves,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig in a press release.
“The approach of the holidays and tax season increases risk for taxpayers and opportunities for criminals.
“We urge people to be extra careful with their personal and financial information during this period while shopping online or getting suspicious emails or texts.
“Taking a few simple steps can keep people from becoming victims of identity theft and protect their sensitive personal information needed for tax returns and refunds.”
There are a few easy ways to avoid having your identity stolen. First and foremost, never respond to an email or phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
If you’re unsure if the person you’re in contact with is from the IRS, have your tax professional call the IRS to get to the bottom of the situation.
Also, you should never give your Social Security number or any kind of taxpayer identification to someone through…
