Day 5 – Tax-Related Fraud & Identity Theft

Scam artists can try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers during the Covid-19 pandemic by stealing information and subsequently funds. Join us to learn how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues. Find out what to do if you are an identity theft victim. Learn how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help. Discover how to protect your records and stay aware of Covid-19 tax scams and phishing schemes.

Presented by:

• Lorie McCann, Management and Program Analyst, National Taxpayer Advocate Headquarters, Internal Revenue Service
• Melva Singletary, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, Wage & Investment, Internal Revenue Service
• Judy Brooks, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, Wage & Investment, Internal Revenue Service