Identity theft can be prevented in many ways, but if you are a victim, there are a few ways to recover your information and ease the financial burden. Once you discover that your identity has been stolen, contact your local law enforcement, freeze your credit, and place a fraud alert on all accounts. Once all necessary parties have been contacted, review your credit and debit charges for anything fraudulent and report them to your financial institutions. Work to handle your disputes as quickly as possible to recover any changes to your credit score. Next, change login information on all websites that contain your personal information. Protecting your data is essential, and identity theft is likely to occur through an internet security breach. Stay on top of your credit reports and banking information for the next few months after the theft occurs. You will want to contact the credit bureaus and banks to ensure all fraudulent charges have been removed and any new accounts will be rejected as fraud.
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Protect Your Information Online
The IRS urges everyone to dedicate time to securing and storing their personal information to avoid becoming a victim of cybersecurity scams. As Tax Day approaches, many of us are sending and storing information on our personal computers or other devices.
We ensure that any information sent to Expatriate Tax Services is stored safely and securely. Before the data reaches us, it is imperative to review the safeguards you have in place.
Passwords: Be sure to use unique passwords across all your online profiles. Use special characters or numbers to make your password more complex.
Be Aware of Phishing Scams: Pay attention to the emails you receive. The IRS notes that it will never contact its customers via email. Review any email to ensure that the email address is attached to a real domain. Delete any potential scams immediately and do not respond.
Utilize Anti-Virus Software: Be sure your personal computer is equipped with an anti-virus program. These programs scan your device for potential threats and keep your personal information secure.
Expatriate Tax Services stays up to date with security measures and requirements provided by the IRS. You can trust us with your personal information.