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Whether you’ve already started your taxes or don’t plan to think about them until April, make sure you know the signs of a tax scam.

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When do you have to share your SSN? Learn what’s required by law, what’s optional, and how to protect your number.

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A common tax scam is to file a tax return on someone's behalf and then intercept the tax refund but six numbers can prevent that.

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Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.