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Tax Scam Alert - Only a few days into the filing season, the IRS has already identified a new scam that began with cybercriminals filing fraudulent tax returns.
In a new twist, the fraudulent returns used the taxpayers' real bank accounts for the deposit. A woman posing as a debt collection agency official then contacted the taxpayers to say a refund was deposited in error and asked the taxpayers to forward the money to her.
This scheme is likely just the first of many that will be identified this year as the IRS, state tax agencies and tax industry continue to fight back against tax-related identity thieves. Because the Security Summit partners have made inroads against identity theft, cybercriminals have evolved their tactics to focus on tax professionals where they can steal client data.
Thieves know it is more difficult to identify and halt fraudulent tax returns when they are using real client data such as income, dependents, credits and deductions. Generally, criminals find alternative ways to get the fraudulent refunds delivered to themselves rather than the real taxpayers.

Congratulations to Stacey Bassett on becoming an Enrolled Agent with the IRS!!! We are so proud of you!!