This is becoming a huge problem. Get with the IRS ASAP and get a IP PIN for future filing.

Mr Roso wrote:

Yeah, you're right, Gene. I think this is a case of somebody posting a fake job with a fake ID (mine) to get a tax refund. Wonder if it's a US citizen?

fenderbendertex wrote:

Also, thieves using stolen SSNs to claim dependents or even spouses to collect $$.
[ram27bat]

Mr Roso wrote:

Thanks, Roso. Will do. Also supposed to talk to FBI tomorrow.

fenderbendertex wrote:

Don't the numbers have to match the real names?

fenderbendertex wrote:

Apparently not.

Had a female use mine to open a ford credit account and then buy a Taurus and not pay for it.

danmdevries wrote:

They don't have to match. So be sure you contact the IRS immediately so they don't penalize YOU for not filing by the 15th. If you can, go to your local IRS branch and take with you copies of your prior tax returns, income documents (W2s, 1099s, etc.) and a couple of IDs to prove who you are and start the paperwork. Also, don't forget to request a PIN for future filing. If you're not familiar, it's a unique number the IRS issues you every year to use when filing a return and verify your ID.
Good luck.

Mr Roso wrote:

Sadly, this sort of thing is insanely common. There have even been instances of prisoners filing dozens and dozens of phony returns and using a third party and mailbox to amass small fortunes. Since they are already in prison, you can probably get an idea of the level of successful criminal genius operating here, and at least the prisoners are pretty easy to catch.

I don't know what all has been suggested here...time running short for me. If you can't get anywhere and need a lawyer, and you don't have the scratch for it, I'd try searching for the bar association for whatever county in which you live. You might be able to find them online, and you may have to call your county court. However, a number of counties across the country have local bar associations, and some of them run volunteer organizations. You may be able to find legal help it little or no cost if you qualify. Hopefully it doesn't come to that, but these things can some times take quite a while to sort out.

My younger brother got a call from his bank one day, asking if he was currently in Argentina. Someone was trying to use his credit card info. in Buenos Aires. I think the furthest south my brother has been is Disneyland. Fortunately, his bank's call was very timely, and my brother got hold of credit bureaus to put a freeze on right away, so he was able to shut it down before it got ugly. Hope yours resolves as smoothly.

pacman357 wrote:

Sadly, this sort of thing is insanely common. There have even been instances of prisoners filing dozens and dozens of phony returns and using a third party and mailbox to amass small fortunes. Since they are already in prison, you can probably get an idea of the level of successful criminal genius operating here, and at least the prisoners are pretty easy to catch.

I don't know what all has been suggested here...time running short for me. If you can't get anywhere and need a lawyer, and you don't have the scratch for it, I'd try searching for the bar association for whatever county in which you live. You might be able to find them online, and you may have to call your county court. However, a number of counties across the country have local bar associations, and some of them run volunteer organizations. You may be able to find legal help it little or no cost if you qualify. Hopefully it doesn't come to that, but these things can some times take quite a while to sort out.

My younger brother got a call from his bank one day, asking if he was currently in Argentina. Someone was trying to use his credit card info. in Buenos Aires. I think the furthest south my brother has been is Disneyland. Fortunately, his bank's call was very timely, and my brother got hold of credit bureaus to put a freeze on right away, so he was able to shut it down before it got ugly. Hope yours resolves as smoothly.

pacman357 wrote:

Why would somebody steal my identity then file taxes as me? I'm screwed until this is sorted out...

fenderbendertex wrote: