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The Security Summit partners continue to see instances where tax professionals, especially those who engage in remote transactions, have been vulnerable this year to identity thieves posing as potential clients
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https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit-warns-tax-pros-to-be-wary-of-pandemic-related-email-schemes
The Security Summit partners continue to see instances where tax professionals, especially those who engage in remote transactions, have been vulnerable this year to identity thieves posing as potential clients
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/people-should-donate-carefully-after-a-disaster-to-avoid-scams
Thieves may pose as a representative of a charity to ask for money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-shouldnt-let-gift-card-scammers-ruin-the-holidays
This scam is easy to avoid if taxpayers remember that the IRS never asks for or accepts gift cards as payment for a tax bill
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/about-tax-transcripts
Thieves attempt to gain access to transcript data which can help them file fraudulent tax returns or steal additional data of other individuals and businesses listed on transcripts
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit-strengthen-defenses-against-tax-identity-theft
IP PINs help protect tax returns
An IRS Identity Protection PIN, also referred to as an IP PIN, is a critical defense tool against identity thieves filing fraudulent tax returns
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-reminds-car-dealers-and-sellers-to-be-aware-of-phishing-scams
Fraudsters and identity thieves attempt to trick the recipient into clicking a suspicious link, filling out personal and financial information or downloading a malware file onto their computer
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit-closes-summer-series-with-data-security-reminder-for-tax-pros
As threats evolve, continued vigilance and partnership will remain essential to protecting taxpayers and the integrity of the tax system
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central/identity-theft-information-for-businesses
Thieves may steal sensitive information to file a fraudulent tax return for a refund or to commit other crimes
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen-watch-out-for-offer-in-compromise-mills-where-promoters-claim-their-services-are-needed-to-settle-irs-debts
Working together as the Security Summit, the IRS, state tax agencies and the nation's tax industry have taken numerous steps to warn people about common scams and schemes during tax season and beyond
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central/identity-theft-information-for-tax-professionals
In addition to trying to steal client data, thieves may try to steal your identity as well, using your PTINs, EFINs and CAF numbers to file fraudulent returns or steal even more information
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-security-summit-partners-warn-of-surge-in-new-client-scams-aimed-at-tax-pros-as-2024-filing-season-approaches
During this process, the tax professional may think they are downloading a potential client's tax information or accessing a site with the potential client's tax information
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit-warns-tax-pros-to-watch-out-for-phishing-emails-and-other-attacks
The cloned message replaces a safe link or attachment with one that contains malware or directs the recipient to a fake site to verify accounts, enter personal information or claim refunds
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-security-summit-remind-tax-pros-they-need-a-written-information-security-plan-to-protect-client-data
Federal law requires tax and accounting professionals to create and maintain a Written Information Security Plan to help protect client information from identity thieves and data breaches
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-security-summit-launch-summer-series-to-help-tax-pros-protect-clients-from-identity-theft
Identity thieves continue to adapt their tactics, making it important for tax professionals to review security basics, train employees, and verify unusual requests before responding