Lessons From National Tax Security Awareness Week

As we gear up for the holidays, as well as tax season, it’s important for every consumer to remain vigilant and be aware of fraudulent scams that could expose their personal information. This may include avoiding actions like inadvertently oversharing personal information or clicking on links from an unknown or suspicious sender. Even if the sender

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  • Published Dec 4, 2017 - [Updated Nov 9, 2022]
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As we gear up for the holidays, as well as tax season, it’s important for every consumer to remain vigilant and be aware of fraudulent scams that could expose their personal information.

This may include avoiding actions like inadvertently oversharing personal information or clicking on links from an unknown or suspicious sender. Even if the sender seems to be from a familiar source, consumers should take caution to recognize when an email is mimicking a legitimate sender or business.

Last week, the IRS recognized National Tax Security Awareness Week by sharing helpful tips on online security safety, phishing scams, and more.  We encourage you to check it out.

For other tips on how to protect your information, please visit security.intuit.com.

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