Chapter
The IRS Fights Against Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
32:06 - 36:36 (04:30)
The IRS experiences constantly evolving threats, including tax fraud, scams, and theft of personal information, with thousands of individuals attempting to commit tax fraud every year. Tax fraud is not only a problem for the IRS, but also for taxpayers who may suffer the consequences of stolen tax returns.
Clips
The podcast discusses the grey line between tax fraud and stolen identities, and the elaborate schemes behind fraudulent activities.
32:06 - 35:02 (02:56)
Summary
The podcast discusses the grey line between tax fraud and stolen identities, and the elaborate schemes behind fraudulent activities. The IRS deals with thousands of cases each year.
ChapterThe IRS Fights Against Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
EpisodeEp 26: IRS
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The IRS faces an endless number of attacks, scams, frauds, and thieves during tax season, making it a red-hot target.
35:02 - 36:36 (01:33)
Summary
The IRS faces an endless number of attacks, scams, frauds, and thieves during tax season, making it a red-hot target. Even companies such as Seagate and Snapchat have had their W-2 tax statements stolen, which can lead to street gangs filing false returns and opening new credit cards in an employee's name.