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Got a letter in mail concerning identity theft

A letter from whom?  And was the letter an actual letter in your mailbox or an email?  Was t a letter from the IRS requesting you to verify your identity?

 

I HAVE TO VERIFY MY IDENTITY

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/security/tips-for-handling-identity-verification-requests-from-...

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients

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Got a letter in mail concerning identity theft

Irs sent me a tax fraud alert, about my pin being changed. And now Turbotax emailed me with alerts. So i wanna know if if i need to do anything?

NashayLO
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Got a letter in mail concerning identity theft

If you believe you have been a victim of tax-related identity theft, contact us right away.

You will also want to:

  1. Most importantly, follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return. 
  2. Monitor your credit reports through TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian for any suspicious activity.
  3. File a police report with your local law enforcement agency.
  4. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at Identitytheft.gov or the FTC Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-438-4338 or TTY 1-866-653-4261. 

Please see this TurboTax FAQ, for more steps, What to do if you suspect tax-related identity the...

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