Identity Theft

In today’s society Identity theft is on the rise. All to often in the news your hear of a scam that has or has attempted to take personal information from someone. We here at CATS, Inc are highly aware of this issue and would like to assist you in making sure this doesn’t happen to you. If however you are one of those unfortunate individuals that have been affected by Identity Theft than here is so important information that you will need.

The IRS has taken numerous steps to combat identity theft and protect taxpayers. We are continually looking at ways to increase data security and protect taxpayers’ identities with assistance from our Identity Protection Specialized Unit. Identity theft cases are among the most complex ones we handle.

We know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. We take this issue very seriously and continue to expand on our robust screening process in order to stop fraudulent returns and protect innocent taxpayers.

Victim of identity theft?      

Do you have reason to believe you are the victim of identity theft and your tax accounts have been affected?

Have you been informed that someone may be using your Social Security number for employment purposes?

• Lost or stolen wallet?
  Have you become the victim of identity theft? Here are places for help.
  
• Data Breach
  Has your business encountered a data security breach?
  
• Protect yourself
  Tips from the IRS to help protect yourself from identity theft
  
• IRS action on identity theft
  IRS combats identity theft and refund fraud on many fronts
  
• Additional helpful resources
  IRS identity theft news and outreach
  
• Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
  A one-page guide for identity theft victims.
  
• Special Identity Theft Enforcement Efforts
  2014
  2013
  2012
  
• Law Enforcement Assistance Pilot Program
  Pilot program designed to aid law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting specific cases of identity theft.
  

Remember:
The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information.  This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels.

Please also visit:

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Theft

Department of Justice Identity Theft

FBI Identity Theft