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posted Nov 30, 2024 6:47:32 AM

Hi I’m going through identity fraud how do I stop someone from entering my account today?

Please lock my account till Monday dec 2,2024!

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Level 15
Nov 30, 2024 6:50:30 AM

No one in the user forum has access to your TurboTax account.  If you need to change the password to your account, you can do that yourself.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/account-updates/help/how-do-i-update-my-turbotax-account-information/00/25927

 

 

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900655-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-tax-related-identity-theft

 

 

Most important) Follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return, documented here: www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft

 

IRS INFORMATION REFERRAL TO REPORT VIOLATION OF TAX LAW

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

 

 

If your Social Security number is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps:

  • Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided.
  • Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Then print and mail or fax according to the instructions. 
  • Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper.

 

 

 

6-digit IP NUMBER FROM IRS

 

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2af48f0?reqfrom=share

 

to get you new PIN from the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin