Tax related identity theft crimes
Criminals are stealing taxpayers’ identities and committing tax-related crimes. There are steps you can take to keep your personal information protected. Identity theft is a growing concern, impacting 14.4 million U.S. Consumers in 2019. Armed with your Social Security number, a criminal can use that information to commit tax and other financial-related crimes in your name. There are a number of common ways that identity thieves can obtain your Social Security number: Stealing your mail, purse, or wallet. Stealing data …