TYPES OF SCAMS
- Receiving Threatening Phone Calls
- Receiving Unusual Emails
- Offers to Collect Tax Payments in Person
- Request for a Specific Type of Payment (like a Gift Card)
PROTECTING PRIVATE INFORMATION
- Physically Protect Your Computer
- Use Strong Passwords and Change Periodically
- Use a Secure Wireless Network – Don’t Use Public Wi-Fi for Personal Tasks
- Review Monthly Bank Statements for Unauthorized Transactions
- Review Monthly Credit Card Statements for Unauthorized Transactions
- Review Monthly Investment Account Statements for Unauthorized Transactions
- Review Your Credit Reports Annually: Experian, Equifax, Transunion
REPORT SCAMS AND INDENTITY THEFT
IRS – 1-800-908-4490
Social Security – 1-800-269-0271
State – Contact Your Local State Division of Taxation
Please contact immediately if you experience any attempts at ID Theft or Fraudulent transactions. We will guide you through the process.