Consumer Tax Filing Tip #4: Be cautious when receiving your refund.

4/08/2010

Waiting for your tax refund?

Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery. The longer your mail sits in an unsecured mailbox, the greater your chances of it falling into the wrong hands.

You may also choose to have the IRS deposit your tax refund directly into your bank account, further minimizing the risk of theft.

by Charlotte Rose

Senior Investigator, Kroll Fraud Solutions