Editorial: Digital universe now battleground for tax-refund thefts

Editorial: Digital universe now battleground for tax-refund thefts

Intercepting checks sent by the federal government in the form of U.S. Treasury tax refunds have been one of the more frequent — and lucrative — scams perpetrated against unsuspecting individual taxpayers, organizations and businesses. Countless people annually fall victim to this predatory scheme, waiting for anticipated refund checks through the mail that never arrive. Keenly aware of this practice, federal authorities have remained vigilant, …