Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...

Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump’s Minnesota crackdown

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign ...

Homeland Security ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the ...
ksby

New program aims to reduce spam calls and identity theft for Californians

As of January 1, the state-run California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) rolled out a program called DROP, or the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform. According to ...

Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen?

Experts warn the expanding use of those systems risks sweeping up citizens and noncitizens alike, often with little ...
The Tax Adviser

Representing taxpayers with IRS identity protection and theft victim assistance

Tax-related identity theft remains widespread and a potentially serious problem for victims, for whom authorized representatives can provide vital help.

Identity Protection Announces Launch of New Website

New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Identity Protection is excited to announce the launch of its new website dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to stay secure ...
Microsoft

Four priorities for AI-powered identity and network access security in 2026

Discover four key identity and access priorities for the new year to strengthen your organization's identity security ...