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"Nothing in our garbage, if it is shredded," says Robert Unger, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner Judelson, Giordano on ampersand Siegel in Ashtabula. DOMINICK FIORILLE/Times Herald-Record, the FBI says that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States over time, tax – if it is, And the personal information floating around the Internet and in the mailboxes of citizens – is ruthless to prime attempted theft your personal data.Good news: E-submission by the State, the IRS, or New York is safe – in fact, many experts on the security of your computer is recommended. There are also some bad news: you should be very careful, with everything else, including leaving personal information in your mailbox. E-file. Experts argue that electronically is safe, and probably your refund sooner. If not (e) the file, the envelope directly to the post office, not the location in the mailbox. Keep your tax returns on safe safe. Shred documents that you will not have to keep. Do not use e-mail for sensitive information. Be aware of phishing. The IRS's e-mail. If you receive a call that from the IRS, the IRS to verify by calling 800-829-1040. Source: myID. comGreg Miller, owner of CMIT solutions of Goshen, which provides computer support and security for small and medium-sized enterprises, is warning people about a "phishing scams", or in the practice of sending e-mailin order to filch the personal data. These e-mails look very professional and masquerade as legitimate communications from existing companies, or even the IRS. But following the links in the e-takes you to the website of the lousy thugs trying to trick you to give up its information.So, all verified and never give out your password information or social security number, Miller said. Miller also warns that any personal work on an unsecured Wi-Fi network. In other words, don't try to file to your local coffee shop with free Wi-Fi. But even a home network may be vulnerable, how to use WEP encryption — which is 10 years old technology – instead of the more credible the WPA encryption.If nothing, Miller suggests, consultation with an expert on computer. Many people to wireless routers with the encryption in a credible, he said, but I don't know how to turn it on. "It is not hard to turn on (encryption), but it's not intuitive," said Miller. Rob Unger, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner Judelson, Giordano on ampersand Siegel in Middletown, said keeping information safe has become a major concern for the people who prepare taxes. "Nothing gets in our garbage when it is shredded, '' he said.Unger encourages people never use email for things such as social security numbers, "shred" confidential documents, and let sit in your mailbox.Patrick Turner, a small pond advice in Wallkill, which also provides computer support and security for small and medium business, agrees with Unger. He said that the main rule should be never include any personal information in e-mail. "Email was simply not designed with regard to safety," he said. Turner also suggest updating all viruses and anti-spyware software.But (e) the application is another matter. Most experts advise people electronically. "(E) programs are solid in terms of encryption practices," said Brad Maione, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Taxation, The practice is also lit up. From 11. March of the 3.9 million New Yorkers their state tax returns filed electronically, in comparison with 690,000 New Yorkers, who on paper, said Maione.ssacco@th-record.com
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