Tax season is here and that means so are tax-related scams. IRS scammers have all kinds of ways of getting people to compromise their personal information. However, if you know what they are and what to look for, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Staying Alert to Stimulus Check Scams
Americans are beginning to receive stimulus check payments distributed by the IRS this week and paper checks will likely be mailed before the end of the month. Unfortunately, these payments are creating new opportunities for scammers to try to separate U.S. citizens from their money and/or their banking and personal information. In this blog, FineMark …
Safeguarding Your Identity During Tax (Scam) Season
For most Americans, a typical tax season is stressful enough. Coupled with current pandemic concerns, the 2020 tax season could provide the perfect environment for fraudsters deciding to prey on distracted citizens. FineMark’s latest blog post highlights the season’s most popular tax scams and shares three tips to protect your identity. On March 18, 2020, …
