Tax Time leads to Student Identity Theft

Students at several universities are reporting that their Social Security Numbers are being used by unauthorized third parties to fraudulently file taxes. A compromised SSN can affect credit ratings, future employment opportunities, utility services and tax returns. It can happen to you. UNM wants to ensure faculty, staff, and students know what precautions to take in protecting sensitive identity information. Visit: http://its.unm.edu/security/id for more information.

If you believe you are a victim of tax fraud, call the IRS at (800) 829-1040. You also may wish to flag your credit report with a fraud alert; see the web page above for contact information for the credit reporting agencies.