INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of post-tax season scams, which occur far too often in communities across Indiana.

Rokita says “Scammers will steal innocent taxpayers’ identities and use it to file fraudulent tax returns.”

He says often people don’t realize there was a victim until months after the filing deadline.

Tax-identity thieves use other people’s Social Security Numbers to file taxes and/or even obtain jobs. Most victims will likely not even be aware this has happened. 

If you believe you have been the victim of tax-related or any other type of identity theft, you can file a complaint online by visiting indianaconsumer.com or by calling 1-800-382-5516.