A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, allows you to restrict access to your credit report. It lets you take control of your financial information by preventing credit reporting...
Posted by BEST FINANCIAL GROUP LTD on 03/17/2022
Did your credit card expire recently, or do you have a slew of old credit cards you do not use anymore? Or perhaps you think the card you use currently may have gotten compromised...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/27/2022
Filing income tax is not a lot of fun. But did you find out that a scammer filed a tax return on your behalf to steal your refund? It makes Tax Day even less of a threat.Fortunately,...
Posted by James Financial Services Inc on 01/01/2022
Tax refund fraud is a common scam used by crooks to steal money and identify the financial and personal information of U.S. taxpayers. Crooks can file a false income tax return and...
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 12/27/2021
Tax professionals are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals who seek to steal taxpayer data and file fraudulent tax returns. Ensure you take the required steps to protect your clients'...
Posted by James Financial Services Inc on 11/11/2021
Here are tips on how to prevent criminals from accessing your Social Security number.Once potential identity thieves see your Social Security number, there is no way to keep your Social...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/06/2021
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your data to impersonate you, which is often used for their financial gains. In this article, you will find some of the proven ways to prevent...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2021
Have you received a letter or an email from the IRS stating that you filed a tax return electronically or that your tax return was accepted or rejected by the IRS, but you did not...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 05/29/2021
One of the most commonly traded commodities on the dark web is personal information. People use it for identity theft and various criminal acts. Criminals do not mind going to untold...