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Post by thankful1 on Feb 28, 2016 20:12:34 GMT -5
Just received word from the irs that somebody tried to file a return using my SS number. I can only assume this is the result of the hack. OPM informed me long ago that my information (along with my loved ones' and references) had been compromised, but this is the first evidence I've seen. Posting only to alert others that this may be a possibility for them.
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Post by pumpkin on Feb 28, 2016 20:26:25 GMT -5
Just received word from the irs that somebody tried to file a return using my SS number. I can only assume this is the result of the hack. OPM informed me long ago that my information (along with my loved ones' and references) had been compromised, but this is the first evidence I've seen. Posting only to alert others that this may be a possibility for them. I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you. Unfortunately, these cases have been occurring for several years, even prior to the OPM data hack. While it's possible, I don't think you should assume they are related. Your local US Attorney's Offuce will have an AUSA who is the lead prosecutor for these SIRF (Stolen Identity Refund Fraud) cases, if you want to reach out to them or to the duty agent your local IRS-CI office. It's very very easy to buy stolen identity information on the web. Most people don't realize they been victimized until they go to file their tax return and the IRS says, "whoa, wait a minute, you already filed your return." Hope things resolve for you soon! |
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Post by mamaru on Feb 29, 2016 12:35:58 GMT -5
This happened to a friend this weekend, she too assumed the OPM breach. However, it was very common in my locality two years ago.
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Post by moopigsdad on Feb 29, 2016 13:31:04 GMT -5
Wow, at least the IRS caught it and informed you of this issue.
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Post by luckylady2 on Feb 29, 2016 16:25:57 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about that, thankful - hope everything else is going well - AND that they catch the bums!
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Post by thankful1 on Feb 29, 2016 16:54:58 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about that, thankful - hope everything else is going well - AND that they catch the bums! Thank you LL, I harbor no hope of them catching 'da bums, and of course I have no idea how my info was compromised, I only assume it was the OPM hack. Yes, greatful that the IRS was on top of it! |
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Post by vudublu on Feb 29, 2016 19:30:29 GMT -5
This happened to me last April. My local PD said it is so common they don't take full police reports any more, just take down your name and say to file a report with the IRS - but the IRS noticed first! Very frustrating, and a bit scary.
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Post by mercury on Feb 29, 2016 20:21:36 GMT -5
I got notice today that someone tried to fraudulently access my dept of ed account via SSN but was fortunately locked out. I'm not sure what good that would've done but I suppose there could be payment information and other things they could use.
Unfortunately, I was in the system before I started at ODAR because of a public trust from another agency, but I think the second breach happened after I started at ODAR anyway.
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Post by christina on Feb 29, 2016 20:28:46 GMT -5
Is everyone having these issues fed employees?
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Post by pumpkin on Feb 29, 2016 21:18:49 GMT -5
Is everyone having these issues fed employees? A friend who is an orthodontist, and has never worked for the federal government, was the victim in a taxpayer stolen-identity refund fraud last year. I don't think there is any link between being a federal employee and being a victim of this crime). |
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Post by 71stretch on Mar 1, 2016 2:17:23 GMT -5
Is everyone having these issues fed employees? A friend who is an orthodontist, and has never worked for the federal government, was the victim in a taxpayer stolen-identity refund fraud last year. I don't think there is any link between being a federal employee and being a victim of this crime). Anyone can be a victim of the tax return crime, yes, but both applicants for federal jobs and federal employees got notice of the OPM data breach. |
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 1, 2016 7:02:04 GMT -5
If you have previously used a TurboTax state edition and possibly other electronic tools that are state specific those have been a huge source tax return fraud.
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Post by moopigsdad on Mar 1, 2016 11:00:42 GMT -5
Just received word from the irs that somebody tried to file a return using my SS number. I can only assume this is the result of the hack. OPM informed me long ago that my information (along with my loved ones' and references) had been compromised, but this is the first evidence I've seen. Posting only to alert others that this may be a possibility for them. By the way thankful1 did the IRS contact you by USPS letter? This is the only method the IRS uses to contact anyone regarding their taxes or possible fraud. Contact is never made by telephone, email or other method. I just wanted to make sure that your correspondence regarding the possible use of your SS# for filing for a tax refund was by USPS letter and the IRS and not from some scammer.  |
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Post by bartleby on Mar 1, 2016 12:25:01 GMT -5
A couple of years ago I found out through Lexis that someone in Las Vegas is using my SSN. I asked for a new card and they said no. Two years ago at Thanksgiving, my Target card was hacked and someone in New Jersey bought $3,000.00 worth of gift cards. Last week my Capital One card was hacked and used at a 7-11 in Florida. It never gets old. And guess what, no one cares.
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Post by moopigsdad on Mar 1, 2016 12:28:11 GMT -5
A couple of years ago I found out through Lexis that someone in Las Vegas is using my SSN. I asked for a new card and they said no. Two years ago at Thanksgiving, my Target card was hacked and someone in New Jersey bought $3,000.00 worth of gift cards. Last week my Capital One card was hacked and used at a 7-11 in Florida. It never gets old. And guess what, no one cares. Yes, and that is the shame of the whole situation in general. Most businesses, governmental agencies and credit bureaus couldn't care less about your problems and that is a sad state of affairs. |
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Post by almostheaven on Mar 1, 2016 22:33:37 GMT -5
And for even more confusion the most recent federal budget allows for the IRS to make collection calls. Then how do you determine if it is a real call?
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Post by moopigsdad on Mar 2, 2016 7:43:04 GMT -5
Yes, good point almostheaven as this is a big change in their policy. I would suggest you request the person to verify by written means he or she is who the person claims to be, if indeed from the IRS.
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Post by Serious, J. on Mar 2, 2016 9:00:19 GMT -5
Had the people mentioned above already filed their legitimate returns before the fraudster attempted to do so?
It makes me think maybe I should get my return done and filed before a fraudster files a return under my SSN..
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Post by mamaru on Mar 2, 2016 9:33:49 GMT -5
Serious, I did just that two years ago when I found out about the rash of fraudulent filings in my metropolitan area. I slept much better once my file had been accepted!
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Post by mamaru on Mar 2, 2016 9:35:27 GMT -5
A couple of years ago I found out through Lexis that someone in Las Vegas is using my SSN. I asked for a new card and they said no. Two years ago at Thanksgiving, my Target card was hacked and someone in New Jersey bought $3,000.00 worth of gift cards. Last week my Capital One card was hacked and used at a 7-11 in Florida. It never gets old. And guess what, no one cares. You need to keep better track of the kitties, Bart. |
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