IRS gets tougher on tax-return identity theft
The IRS and federal investigators say they've redoubled their efforts to combat tax fraud from identity theft, a crime they call "epidemic" in Florida that's spreading nationwide.
a Month to Protect Kids From ID Theft?
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Growing medical identity theft puts patients at risk
Around the country, medical identity theft is one of the fastest growing forms of identity fraud, with more than 5 million people affected in 2010 alone, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
AllClear ID Puts Identity Theft Protection in the Hands of Consumers with Free Mobile App
Today AllClear ID, the world’s first 100% free identity theft protection service for consumers, launched AllClear ID Mobile for iOS devices. The AllClear ID Mobile app alerts consumers when retailers, law enforcement and cyber security experts report that thieves have access to consumers’ bank accounts, credit cards and Social Security Numbers.
Identity theft expert weighs in on tax fraud as IRS reports its on the rise
Identity theft leading to tax fraud is on the rise, according to the Internal Revenue Service, and Abilene residents are among those affected.