Data Breaches and Identity Theft

Identity theft scams continue to spread throughout the state of Massachusetts, as well as around the country. These scams are frequently solicited through phone calls and email. Victims are tricked into providing their Social Security numbers, which may eventually be used to steal their identity.



Another scam involves impersonating the Internal Revenue Service through the United States Postal Service. In this scam, the perpetrator attempts to obtain the victim’s Social Security information. If successful, the perpetrator uses this information to file the victim’s annual tax return and receive any refund that the individual is entitled to.