06/02/2026
Identity theft and online/telephone scams are at an all time high. Protect yourself and your loved ones with these simple steps:
➡️ Shred documents that show your personal information
➡️ Shred credit card offers that arrive in the mail
➡️ Never give out personal information like your social security number over the phone or via email unless you know exactly who you are communicating with.
➡️ Take extra steps to keep your finances secure. Most reputable people will be patient.
It’s great that the IRS stopped $7 billion in identity theft refunds. Let’s protect our information and be as careful as possible.
A report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found that delayed 1099-R and W-2G filings limit the IRS’s ability to spot refund fraud early.