New Research: W-2 Phishing Scams Increase During Tax Season

Stress and worry are emotions that are often linked with the period between the beginning of a new year and mid-April, the federal tax filing deadline. Modern technology has brought with it techniques and applications that reduce this burden by making it easier for consumers to prepare a tax return. Unfortunately the age of e-filing has come with increased risk of tax fraud due to cybercrime. According to IRS statistics, investigations, prosecutions, and convictions for tax crimes, including those involving identity theft, have been on the decline over the last three years.

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