Club member Joe Roznai spoke to the club on February 16, 2021 regarding IDES Fraud. Joe explained that in recent weeks, Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has experienced unprecedented levels of fraudulent benefit claims. Joe discussed what to do if you suspect your personal data was used to file a fraudulent, and how to spot such fraud. He also explained how you can create an online account with IRS and obtain an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to secure your income tax account from fraudulent tax filings. Creating an online account with IRS will also enable you to review your account activity, make online tax payments, and download transcripts of your previous tax filings. Finally Joe discussed details relating to 2020 income tax filings and the new 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit, and how it relates to the recent economic stimulus payments round one and two.
Here is a link to the detailed article regarding fraud: https://michaelsilver.com/2021/02/08/combatting-identity-fraud/