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April 07, 2026
LANSING – As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on tax-related identity theft and urging consumers to protect themselves. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses stolen personal information to file a phony tax return and claim the refund for themselves.
“Bad actors will stop at nothing to steal our personal information and hard-earned money,” said Attorney General Nessel. “With Tax Day just over a week away, it’s imperative that everyone knows the signs of identity theft. The IRS will not make threatening calls or send texts demanding immediate payment. To make sure you receive your refund, stay alert, file securely, and report any suspicious activity to the IRS.”
The IRS is often the first to inform a victim that their identity has been stolen. Steps consumers can take to best protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim include:
The IRS will never call or text taxpayers with threats of lawsuits or arrests, nor will they ask them to wire money or pay with a gift card or prepaid debit card.
The Attorney General encourages those who find they are victims of any type of identity theft to follow the steps recommended by the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint. If an individual’s Social Security Number is compromised and tax-related identity theft is suspected, the IRS recommends that consumers:
The AG’s consumer alert also includes her PSA, Don't Be a Victim of Tax Identity Theft, which is public domain and available for use in broadcast and on the web or social media.
To file a complaint with the Attorney General, or get additional information, contact:
Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form
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