Warning for Taxpayers: Identity Theft During Tax Season

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Thousands across Maryland have fallen victim to identity theft.
Criminals steal information to file tax returns. State comptroller Peter Franchot says there’s at least 2,000 victims already.
It’s that time of the year. While millions nationwide are waiting to find out just how much money they’ll get back, criminals are hacking away, trying to steal identities and cash in on tax returns in Maryland.
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