Holiday shopping, tax season, pandemic create many avenues for identity theft
LANSING â The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning Michiganders and tax professionals to be alert for scams and identity theft schemes by criminals who may take advantage of the holiday shopping season, approaching tax season and the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination of the three is looking to be a perfect storm for scammers to take advantage of people and online vigilance will be a necessity. As a result, the state Treasury Department has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service and taxing agencies in other states to provide tips on the basic safeguards everyone should follow....