Your tax forms sell for $20 on the dark web

Criminals exploit stolen personal data to file fake tax returns and claim refunds before legitimate taxpayers can, a practice known as Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (SIRF). This fraud thrives due to cheaply available PII on dark web marketplaces and sophisticated tools that help criminals bypass security checks. Content creators should warn their audiences about the risks of identity theft during tax season and advise early filing and vigilant monitoring of personal data.

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