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Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #279 – IRS Imposters Targeting Students and Faculty

How many times can we say that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will NOT email or telephone you? We will say it again. If you receive a telephone call, email or text from someone saying they are from the IRS, it is A SCAM....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #225 – Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Tax identity theft continues to be a significant problem for taxpayers. Tax identity theft occurs when criminals use the personal information of individuals and file fraudulent tax returns before the taxpayer does, requesting...more

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Taxpayer Cybersecurity – Step 4: Recognize Identity Theft

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The Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax professionals during the 2019 summer season to take some time to...more

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Taxpayer CyberSecurity — Step 2: Create A Data Security Plan

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The Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax professionals during the 2019 summer season to take some time to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #181- IRS Warns Consumers and Employers About Tax-Related Phishing Schemes

In another round of warnings from the federal government on protecting yourself from tax return fraud and identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued its 2019 “Dirty Dozen” Campaign, designed to warn...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #180 – National Consumer Protection Week—Tax Identity Theft

Last week was National Consumer Protection Week. In celebration of that, this post is devoted to protection from tax identity theft. ...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Avoid Taking the Bait of W-2 Phishing Schemes

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As tax season winds on, the W-2 form scam has emerged as one of the most dangerous and common phishing email schemes during this time of year....more

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Are You a Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s What To Do

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As extension season awaits us in less than three months, there are many taxpayers who will discover that they have fallen victim to identity theft. The IRS has recently clarified measures to take if you happen to fall into...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FBI Issues New Warning to Businesses About Phishing Campaigns

In a recent Public Service Announcement dated February 21, 2018 entitled “Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns,” the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) issued another alert about an increase in phishing campaigns since the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #123 – Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Who knew—but yes, next week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. How sad is it that we have to have a week devoted to education and awareness on this topic? ...more

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