As tax season approaches, it’s important to be aware of scams that could compromise your financial security. You have a better chance of preventing scams and protecting your data if you can spot a scam early. Test your knowledge and learn more about how you can best protect yourself.
A) Reply with your personal information
B) Verify the sender before providing any information
C) Ignore it and delete it
(B) Be cautious and verify the sender before providing any information. If you receive a suspicious email, do not click any links. Forward it to the appropriate authorities, such as the Internet Crime Complaint Center or to phishing@irs.gov, for review. Learn more about phishing.
A) Share your tax documents with friends
B) Sign up for paperless delivery of your documents
C) Leave your tax documents in your mailbox
(B) Go paperless to prevent sensitive information from being stolen from your trash or mailbox. Use strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and monitor your credit report regularly.
A) The caller asks for immediate payment of taxes due
B) The caller offers you an advance payment of your refund
C) Both A and B
(C) Never give out personal information over the phone. The IRS will never call to demand immediate payment or ask for payment or credit card information over the phone. Learn more about personal information scams.
A) Review the information on the charity’s website
B) Look up the charity on a third-party website that rates them
C) Ask the charity for their financial details
(B) Verify the legitimacy of charities before donating by using sites like Charity Navigator or Give.org.
Capital Group is committed to the security of our investors’ personal account information and provides fraud protection and awareness initiatives. We offer resources and guidelines and an online security checklist to help investors stay informed about and vigilant against potential scams and cybercrimes. By incorporating these tips and resources, you can help to safeguard your investments and personal information.