BriefApril 16, 2026 · 07:36 PM
Tax Day Scams Target Social Security Numbers to Open Fraudulent Credit Accounts
Identity thieves use Social Security numbers to open credit accounts, take loans, and claim refunds fraudulently. This risk is heightened during tax season as scammers create fake websites that mimic official IRS pages to attract users with promises of unrealistic refunds. Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns that victims visiting these sites provide sensitive details, including Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Alex Fitzgerald
consumer protectionidentity thefttax fraud
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