Jackie here. We’re in the thick of tax season and scammers are working hard. What tax scams are popular this year? The IRS recently released a list of the “Dirty Dozen” scams for the year. Head here to see the full list and watch for these top scams. Tax ID Theft– Have you filed your […]

Jackie here. Have you filed your taxes yet? Once you do, don’t be surprised if your state refund takes a bit longer than usual to arrive. Tax identity theft is causing some states to delay refunds. To combat the growing threat, some states are taking more time to verify your identity before sending your refund. […]

AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website. Many people don’t consider tax season their favorite time of the year, but for identity thieves who are determined to nab your tax refund, the payoffs can make it worth their […]

Jackie here. January 1st has come and gone, which means that it’s time to start working on your taxes. Tax identity theft continues to cause problems for many people, and one of the best ways to protect yourself is to file early. Start gathering those forms, tallying up those expenses, and getting ready to file. […]

“AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website.” One of the fastest growing forms of identity theft-related crime is tax refund fraud, which occurs when a thief files a false tax return using your personally identifiable information. This crime, […]

Jackie here. We talk a lot about checking your credit report and bank statements for signs of ID theft, but making fraudulent charges on your accounts isn’t the only way thieves can use your identity. Thieves also love using not-so-well-known methods for theft as they can often avoid detection for much longer. Which of these […]

Jackie here. Tax season is upon us and for some people that means returns are around the corner. While you’re hard at work preparing your tax documents, thieves are busy too, filing returns and claiming refunds that aren’t theirs. How can you protect your refund this tax season? Here are some tips from Time to […]

Jackie here. It’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Tax identity theft is growing at astronomical rates (levels tripled from 2011 to 2012 and its just gotten worse from there). We all need to be on high alert for signs of tax ID theft. This week gives us all an excellent opportunity to think about our […]

Jackie here. Tax season is over, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t still at risk for tax  scams. The FTC recently issued a warning about fake IRS calls that are tricking consumers into paying money they owe via prepaid cards. Be aware of this scam and keep yourself safe. The Scam This scam has been […]