As tax season approaches, experts warn about the prevalence of tax-related identity theft, where criminals use personal information to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds.
The issue persists, with the IRS’ Identity Theft Victim Assistance program noting a significant increase in individual cases.
Victims face lengthy resolution times, averaging almost 19 months for the IRS to process returns and issue refunds.
To protect against identity theft, experts advise filing tax returns early and obtaining an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS, which blocks unauthorized use of Social Security numbers for filing. This precaution is now available to everyone, not just identity theft victims.
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Additionally, year-round measures such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, encryption programs, and software updates are recommended for data protection.
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