Business Identity Theft During Tax Season: How to Catch It Early and What to Do

Tax season is when many cases of business identity theft come to light, as scammers use company data stolen earlier to file fraudulent returns or claim refunds. At the same time, it can also be the moment when attackers try to steal business identities in the first place. During tax season, small business owners are more responsive, more accustomed to sharing documents, and more likely to assume that requests for sensitive information are legitimate and simply part of the filing process, especia