The document outlines steps to protect oneself against tax refund fraud, including reporting the theft to the Federal Trade Commission and local police. It advises closing affected bank accounts, placing fraud alerts on credit reports, and notifying tax advisors. Involvement of law enforcement and tax professionals is crucial for victims of this crime.

1. Protect Yourself Against
Tax Refund Fraud
Report File
Notify
Report the theft to the
Federal Trade Commission.
Do this by calling
1.877.438.4338
or by visiting
www.identitytheft.gov.
File a report with your
local police.You are the
victim of a crime. Law
enforcement agencies
should be involved in
addition to the IRS.
Close affected bank or credit
card accounts.Thieves now have
access to your tax refund and
likely other information to a
means of entry to your bank
or credit card.
Contact credit bureaus to
place a fraud alert on your
credit reports.Criminals
can open lines of credit in
your name and adversely
affect your credit score.
Notify your tax advisor.It is
extremely important that you involve
your tax advisor in the event you are
a victim of tax refund fraud.
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