News March 22, 2021

IRS Scam Emails Ask Tax Preparers for EFIN Information

2 min read - Many people are familiar with U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam letters fishing for money around tax season. Now, a new form of IRS scam targets tax professionals in a virtual version of the fake IRS letter. The IRS warned tax…

Fraud Protection March 17, 2020

2020 Tax Fraud Trends: How to Protect Yourself at Home and Work

8 min read - Scammers view tax season as a prime recruiting season for victims. Here are the most prominent tax fraud trends in 2020 and how to protect your identity and business from risks.

September 26, 2018

Tax Refund Phishing Cases Resurface in Scheme Targeting UK Users

2 min read - Cybercriminals have been getting an early start on tax-related phishing cases by promising U.K. users a sizable refund in an attempt to steal credit card details and other personal information.

February 2, 2018

Experts Recommend Early Filing to Thwart Tax Security Threats

2 min read - Concerns about tax security are leading experts to encourage Americans to file their personal returns as soon as possible. According to NBC Nightly News, early submission can help taxpayers thwart the growing faction of cybercriminals seeking to commit tax fraud.…

Fraud Protection April 5, 2017

Cybercriminals Riding Tax Filing Tides: Tax Fraud Season in Effect

< 1 min read - IBM X-Force researchers discovered that the volume of spam email campaigns carrying tax fraud scams rises sharply during the months surrounding tax season.

Government March 8, 2016

Security Tips for Tax Season — and Beyond

2 min read - The IRS recently released security tips that individuals and businesses should consider when filing important tax information online.

Data Protection February 8, 2016

IRS and Businesses Work Together to Combat Tax Refund Fraud

3 min read - The IRS is well aware of the possibility of tax refund fraud. As a result, the organization released several guides for businesses and individuals alike.

Fraud Protection August 27, 2015

Why Tax Refund Fraud Losses Are Growing Rapidly

8 min read - Tax refund fraud is catching the attention of cybercriminals, who are committing identity theft to claim a piece of this billion-dollar industry.