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Level 2
Apr 9, 2023 2:20 PM UTC
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Someone sent me a password protected 1099.

Someone sent me a password protected 1099. It has my name on it and 2022. It says enter a Document Open Password. I have no idea whose it is or what the password is. What do I do?
Level 15
Apr 9, 2023 2:32 PM UTC

@geercom wrote:

How do I identify the sender if I don't have an email or link to figure out who sent it?


There was no return email address?

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Level 15
Apr 9, 2023 2:26 PM UTC

@geercom wrote:
What do I do?

Contact the issuer.

 

geercomAuthor
Level 2
Apr 9, 2023 2:30 PM UTC

I can't recall the issuer. It's been sitting in a folder on my computer for a couple months. I know the sender is legit and I had to open one  of these before that was legit. How do I identify the sender if I don't have an email or link to figure out who sent it?

Level 15
Apr 9, 2023 2:32 PM UTC

@geercom wrote:

How do I identify the sender if I don't have an email or link to figure out who sent it?


There was no return email address?

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
Apr 9, 2023 2:27 PM UTC

Was this received as an email?  Were you expecting a Form 1099?  

This could be a scam. 

If received as an email and you do not recognized the email address of the sender then delete the email and the attached form.