TDCI Warns Consumers About New Twist on Tax Refund Scam
February 22, 2018
Nashville, TN – With tax filing season underway, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is sharing a warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that cautions consumers about a new scam tactic involving erroneous tax refund deposits.
According to the IRS, the scam began with cyber criminals employing malware to mine client data from tax professionals’ computers.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Urges Consumers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft
March 28, 2015
Nashville, TN – Two cyber attacks this year at Anthem and Premera Blue Cross health benefits companies have potentially exposed millions of Americans – including thousands of Tennessee residents – to identity theft and fraud by cyber criminals.
Identity theft is a serious crime that can ruin your finances, your credit history and your reputation. Once identity thieves steal your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on credit cards, open new utility accounts or get medical treatment on your health insurance. [Read more]
