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Charles V. Wait, Jr. is executive vice president at Adirondack Trust Co.Courtesy Adirondack Trust Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the 2017 tax season gets underway, the Adirondack Trust Co. is urging all customers to take extra precaution when filing their returns to prevent exposure to tax fraud.<\/p>\n

“Fraudsters are using very clever tactics to get ahold of your personal information and submit false tax notes,” said Charles V. Wait, Jr., bank executive vice president. “Consumers must be suspicious of any communication from the IRS through email, text or social media that requests personal information, and should keep a watchful eye out for missing W-2s and mail containing sensitive financial information.”<\/p>\n

Tax identity fraud takes place when a criminal files a false tax return using a stolen Social Security number in order to fraudulently claim the refund. Identity thieves generally file false claims early in the year and victims are unaware until they file a return and learn one has already been filed in their name.<\/p>\n

To help consumers prevent tax ID fraud, the Adirondack Trust Co. offered the following tips:<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 File early. File your tax return as soon as you’re able, giving criminals less time to use your information to file a false return.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 File on a protected Wi-Fi network. If you’re using an online service to file your return, be sure you’re connected to a password-protected personal network. Avoid using public networks like a Wi-Fi hotspot at a coffee shop.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Use a secure mailbox. If you’re filing by mail, drop your tax return at the post office or an official postal box instead of your mailbox at home. Some criminals look for completed tax return forms in home mailboxes during tax season.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Find a tax preparer you trust. If you’re planning to hire someone to do your taxes, get recommendations and research a tax preparer thoroughly before handing over all of your financial information.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Shred what you don’t need. Once you’ve completed your tax return, shred the sensitive documents that you no longer need and safely file away the ones you do.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Beware of phishing scams by email, text or phone. Scammers may try to solicit sensitive information by impersonating the IRS. Know that the IRS will not contact you by email, text or social media. If the IRS needs information, they will contact you by mail first.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Keep an eye out for missing mail. Fraudsters look for W-2s, tax refunds or other mail containing your financial information. If you don’t receive your W-2s, and your employer indicates they’ve been mailed, or it looks like it has been previously opened upon delivery, contact the IRS immediately.<\/p>\n

Wait said if someone believes they are a victim of tax identity theft or if the IRS denies a tax return because one has previously been filed, alert the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490.<\/p>\n

He said in addition, a person should:<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Respond immediately to any IRS notice and complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Contact your bank immediately, and close any accounts opened without your permission or tampered with.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Contact the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit records: Equifax, www.Equifax.com, 1-800-525-6285; Experian, www.Experian.com, 1-888-397-3742; and TransUnion, www.TransUnion.com, 1-800-680-7289.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Continue to pay taxes and file a tax return, even if it has to be done by paper.<\/p>\n

More information about tax identity theft is available from the FTC at www.ftc.gov\/idtheft”taxidtheft and www.irs.gov\/identitytheft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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