Tag: identity theft
IRS may legitimately ask for taxpayer ID verification with Letter 5071C
The IRS uses various methods to verify taxpayers' identities as part of its ongoing efforts to combat identity theft. One method involves a mailed notice called Letter 5071C, which requests taxpayers to confirm their identity to either proceed with processing...
Protecting your child from identity theft
Just as identity theft seems to reach its peak, a troubling trend has emerged: identity thieves are increasingly targeting children. This type of crime often goes unnoticed for years since young children typically do not use their Social Security numbers...