Special guest Kevin Thompson, CPA, a 45-year veteran in accounting and tax preparation, tells us about 2021 tax fraud and scams, credit fraud, identity theft, ghost tax preparers, SBA loan and stimulus check scams. He'll also explain what to do if you're the victim of IRS tax fraud and valuable steps you can take to protect yourself. Cyber Gurus podcast hosts Ted Flittner and Ted Mayeshiba of Aditi Group bring this lively and valuable happy hour session to protect your money.

Show Notes

IRS 5071 C letter - Identity theft letter. This is how the IRS will tell you that you're a victim of Tax Fraud

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-5071c-or-6331c

IRS Fraud targeting gift cards - Watch a short video

https://youtu.be/Z9yRuyXt9vQ

California State Abandoned Property - one of many websites for check whether property in your name can be claimed

https://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html

Identity Protection Pins

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

Where Apply for your PIN

https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/icce-core/loac/ippin/pages/ippin.xhtml

Please have the following information and materials to complete registration:

Full Name
Email
Birthdate
Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
Tax filing status
Current address

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