SamKat: Lifelock News on Tax Return Scam

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Lifelock News on Tax Return Scam

This is from a Lifelock member friend of mine:

From: member.services@lifelock.com

Sent: 3/6/2012 10:34:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: LifeLock Advocate News Update

LifeLock.com | 1.800.543.3562 | Contact us

LifeLock News Update

Knowledge is Power – Read More About a Potential Security Threat

Type:

Tax Return Scam

Regions Affected:

All Regions

Source:

www.IRS.gov

Tax season is the time of year when people work diligently to fulfill their obligations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It’s also when aggressive identity thieves target unsuspecting taxpayers to steal Social Security numbers and fraudulently file tax returns and claim refunds.

Knowing how to manage your sensitive information and identify when you’ve been targeted can help proactively protect your identity.

Important Tips to Remember:

Don’t keep important identity documents on your computer. Use a recordable disc or removable memory stick to store your personal information, especially if you file your taxes electronically. This will help safeguard these items in the event you download malware or your computer is hacked.

Scammers may pose as IRS representatives to steal your information. Through email, phone calls, websites and more, a fraudster or an identity thief will attempt to capture your personal information. You can verify all contact and information requests at http://www.irs.gov/contact.

The IRS will never initiate contact via email. If you receive any email communication informing you of an audit, announcing a refund, or asking for personal information, it's a red flag for fraud. Report all suspicious emails to phishing@irs.gov.

For more information about how to avoid identity theft during tax season, visit www.irs.gov.

Sincerely,
LifeLock Member Services

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