Haven’t been a victim of Identity theft or not even heard of a friend or co worker being affected by what is America’s most rapidly growing crime? Then you should consider yourself very lucky because identity theft no more falls under the category ‘If it happens’ but falls under ‘when it happens’.

Regarding identity theft, you must have very often come across preventive measures like protecting your social security number and credit card number. But is that all that is to be kept away from the thief?

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There are a few things that the IRS wants you to be aware of regarding identity theft:

1. You are expected to respond immediately if you get a notification or a letter from the IRS which makes you think someone is trying to use your Social Security Number through a hoax. You will be provided with a name, contact number and address on the notification that will be sent to you and you must contact them as soon as possible.

2. You would know that your Social Security Number was misused by a fraud if you receive a notification from the IRS stating that there was more than one tax return filed in your name.

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