9 million taxpayers use mailed tax refund checks, making them targets for theft; IRS recommends tracking refunds online, USPS Informed Delivery, secure addresses, and direct deposit.
9 million taxpayers still opt for mailed tax refund checks, which have become prime targets for theft. Criminals follow mail carriers, steal checks, and alter names to cash them. To protect against identity theft and ensure safe delivery of refunds, taxpayers can track refunds using the IRS website, download the IRS2Go app, sign up for USPS Informed Delivery, secure addresses, and consider direct deposit as the safest method.
March 20, 2024
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