Reported 3 days ago
An alarming rise in the theft of tax refund checks is currently affecting millions of taxpayers. Many have faced multiple instances of stolen checks despite requesting replacements, leading to substantial financial losses. The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to opt for direct deposit to avoid this issue, as efforts to modernize their system for easier check replacements are underway. Meanwhile, the government is working to address this escalating fraud problem, as various criminals have already faced prosecution for these thefts.
Source: YAHOO