Identity Theft: They Can Even Steal Your Tax Returns

With the increased growth of identity theft throughout the world, including the U. S., it pays to be vigilant. Over 56 billion dollars was stolen via identity theft and other identity crimes in 2005 and this figure is set to rise despite the increase in resources being thrown at the criminality.

Thieves usually target bank accounts and credit cards, but can also try and steal your identity for online activities such as eBay, Papal and your online bank accounts.

A rather unusual form of identity theft was uncovered in Wetumpka. A citizen went to file his income tax return with the IRS hoping, I believe, to get a refund. Imagine his surprise when he found that his tax returns had already been filed with somebody using his identity. This is a very true and worrying story.

The suspect appears to have used his own picture on a false driving license and therefore used this to claim the victim’s name and social security number. When the victim of this crime went to file his income tax return, he was hoping for a significant refund. The IRS stated that the income tax return had already been filed and the tax return had been completed.

Always keep your personal details and data secure. Don’t carry data around with you that you don’t need. Ensure that all personal documentation and identification data is shredded or burned and never give your personal details out over to the phone to somebody that you don’t know.

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