Redding Police say it’s an important time of the year to keep mail secure. Thieves go after envelopes containing checks, as well as personal information that makes identity theft possible. All somebody needs is a few key pieces of information, including a Social Security Number, to file for a refund is someone else’s name. The victim usually is unaware of the ripoff until they file their own taxes and the IRS tells them that it’s already been done. Tax identity theft should be reported immediately at identitytheft.gov.
-Steve Gibson