 TITLE: What Are the Warning Signs of Tax Fraud? CONTENT: What to Do if You Think You're a Victim of Tax Fraud\n----------------------------------------------------\nIf you believe you're a victim of tax fraud, don't panic. Fortunately, the IRS is on your side and there are things you can do to recover from the situation including:\n*   Complete the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit. This informs the IRS that you may be a victim of tax fraud and prompts them to investigate your case.\n*   File a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Visit IdentityTheft.gov and click on \"Someone else filed a Federal Tax Return using my information.\" Then, fill out the form and provide additional information such as your driver's license number to verify your identity.\n*   Report the scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.\n*   File a police report. The FTC recommends filing a police report. If you do so, make sure you include any documents and forms that are related to the fraudulent tax returns. The more information you can provide, the better.\n*   Consider placing a credit freeze with the three national credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion or Equifax) to prevent scammers from using your personal information to open credit accounts in your name. To place a security freeze on your Experian credit report, go to the Experian Security Freeze Center. END