• Powered by MBC DirectoryMaker

• Protect Yourself from Tax-Related Identity Theft

• Tweet

• About
• Get More PO Mailbox-Shipping Info

Protect Yourself from Tax-Related Identity Theft

Every year, many become victims of tax-related identity scam. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there are two general red flags that can alert you of possible tax fraud. These are:

1. You receive a notice from the IRS that more than one tax return was filed under your Social Security number - this probably means that someone has used your Social Security number to file taxes, so when you send in your real tax return, it appears to the IRS that you are filing for the second time.

2. If IRS records show that you were paid by an employer that you have never heard of - this could mean that someone used your Social Security number to get a job (either by an undocumented worker or someone with a criminal past). It will appear to the IRS as if you failed to report all your income but those wages were actually earned by someone else.

In both cases, the IRS will send you a notice by mail. Remember, the IRS will NEVER contact you through email, text, or use social media to ask for personal information.

If you receive a letter, email or communication from someone claiming to represent the IRS but suspect it might be a scam, it is best to not respond or just hang up if it is a phone call.

Lastly, if you suspect that you might be a victim of tax-related identify theft, call the IRS's Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0008-tax-related-identity-theft

• About
• Get More PO Mailbox-Shipping Info

Like Our Facebook

• RELATED LINKS

• About The Mail Box Hawaii .com - The Mailbox Waikiki - Postal Service (PO Box) Rental Resource in Honolulu, Hawaii
  Privacy, Security and Efficiency, that's what we're all about. We help protect your privacy by securing your mail with our Private Mailbox Service. To read more about our company, click here. More...
• Order Mail Box Services Online
  Take the first step to secure your mail and peace of mind! Click here to sign up for a private mailbox. More...
• The Mail Box Hawaii Discount and Coupons
  Get rewarded for choosing to secure your mail. Check out our latest promos and available coupons for our services.
• Why Choose The Mail Box Hawaii .com / The Mailbox Waikiki PO Rental Box Resources
  View the benefits of having your postal service/PO box rental at The Mailbox Waikiki / Mail Box Hawaii .com. Waikiki - Honolulu, Hawaii More...
• Mailbox Shipping, Mailing, Postal Packaging Tips And Resources
  Great tips and resources on shipping, mailing, packaging and postal services
• The Mail Box Hours of Operation
  View our hours and our central Honolulu mail box location. More...
• The Mail Box Honolulu Hawaii Map
  View map of our central Honolulu mail box location. More...