As tax season approaches, it’s important to be aware of scams that could compromise your financial security. You have a better chance of preventing scams and protecting your data if you can spot a scam early. Test your knowledge and learn more about how you can best protect yourself.
A) Reply with your personal information
B) Verify the sender before providing any information
C) Ignore it and delete it
A) Share your tax documents with friends
B) Sign up for paperless delivery of your documents
C) Leave your tax documents in your mailbox
A) The caller asks for immediate payment of taxes due
B) The caller offers you an advance payment of your refund
C) Both A and B
A) Review the information on the charity’s website
B) Look up the charity on a third-party website that rates them
C) Ask the charity for their financial details