Steps to Reduce the Impact of the Equifax Breach
As many of you know, Equifax recently announced a massive breach of its database that comprised information of 143 million Americans. Many people are now wondering what to do to protect themselves and their identity. Identity theft has become a significant problem and can cause headaches for years. In response to this breach, Equifax has […]
What is Stolen Identity Refund Fraud?
Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (“SIRF”) is the stealing of an individual’s identity with the express purpose of filing a fraudulent tax return in the individual’s name to receive a refund. In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) estimated that over 5 million tax returns were filed using stolen identities, claiming approximately $30 billion in refunds. […]