Don't Fall Victim to Tax Fraud!

Tax season is prime time for cyber crime. Identity thieves use a variety of clever ways to collect your tax information so they can file a tax return in your name and collect the refund. Stay informed by knowing what to look for and how to prevent tax fraud with these simple tips.

• File your taxes as soon as possible to reduce the likelihood of identity theft.
• Beware of phishing emails, text messages and threatening phone scams demanding payment.  
• Ads for filing services that promise large or expedited tax refunds might be phony services trying to take your personal information.

Find more details on identifying tax fraud, and what to do about it, on the U-M ITS Beware of Tax Fraud webpage.