Thursday, February 23, 2012

Social Security Fraud - Thu Feb 23, 2012soci


Jails a lab for those learning tax fraud
Tbo.com
At the Hillsborough County jail, when new inmates are searched, deputies are on the lookout for weapons as well as names and Social Security numbers that could be used in a tax fraud scheme. (more) By LAUREN MAYK | News Channel 8 A money-making scheme ...
Some Martin County residents becoming victims of tax return check fraud
TCPalm
The Jensen Beach man learned someone had used his Social Security number to file a tax return and get his refund. Rhodes, 34, was victim to a rising trend where thieves steal tax refund checks by filing federal tax returns. The fraud is discovered when ...
Jails a lab for those learning tax fraud
Florida Trend
Inmate mailings, phone communications and confiscated documents indicate jails and prisons have become a classroom where inmates learn the how-to's of filing fraudulent tax returns using others' names and Social Security numbers, authorities say.
Scammers try to bilk Harrison Regent residents in Ogden
StandardNet
By Scott Schwebke OGDEN -- At least five residents of Harrison Regent, an independent senior living community, received phone calls Wednesday from scammers claiming to represent the US Social Security Administration. Callers told residents Social ...
ID fraud fugitive arrested
Eagle Tribune
Federal authorities alleged they sold government-issued identity documents including Government of Puerto Rico-issued birth certificates and corresponding US Social Security cards. Beltre was described as an "identity broker" whose job it was to obtain ...
State Officials Warn of Potential Tax Refund Scam
ReadMedia (press release)
Typically, the information stolen is the member's name, Social Security Number, address, and date of birth. The individuals use a beneficiary's information to electronically file a fraudulent tax claim (using a program such as Turbo Tax or other ...


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