(Undated) — Tax season is here and the Better Business Bureau says scammers will again be out in full force. BBB Investigator, Don O’Brien, reminds the public that government agencies like the IRS will never contact you via text message.
O’Brien says the best way to avoid being targeted by scammers is to file your taxes as soon as possible. It is recommended to protect your identity by setting up an identity protection PIN. Use strong, unique passwords for each online account, and never reuse passwords. Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible, and don’t share your passwords with anyone. The IRS says if you receive a letter, text, or email that looks like it’s from them, you can confirm its authenticity at irs.gov. Just search for the letter, keywords, or form number you received. The last day to file federal income tax returns is April 15th.
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