Protecting taxpayers and their tax refunds from identity theft is a top priority for the IRS. This year the IRS expanded its efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims dealing with this difficult issue....
Identity theft – or perhaps more accurately, identity fraud – occurs when someone uses your personal information, your Social Security Number (SSN) or birth date, for example, to pose as you and then apply for credit cards and loans, open bank accounts to write bad checks, redirect mail, establish cell phone service, rent vehicles, equipment or accommodations, and to get new government documents such as driver’s licenses and SSN cards....
If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage. Setting things straight involves some work. This guide has tips, worksheets, blank forms, and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process....
Identity theft is usually associated with financial transactions but it also happens in the context of medical care. Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses an individual’s personal identity to fraudulently receive medical service, prescription drugs and goods, including attempts to commit fraudulent billing....