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61. How to Stop Hackers from Stealing Your Tax Refund
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Questions we answer in this episode
What is the website, ID.me used for?
What are the two PIN numbers used in filing your taxes?
How can I get an identity protection (IP) PIN?
What does it mean (in online security) to plant your flag?
Episode summary
When filing your taxes, there are 2 different PINs you might use. The first is called your self-select PIN. It's 5 digits long, and pointless.
The second is called an Identity Protection (IP) PIN. It's 6 digits long, and awesome. It is a strong layer of protection against a hacker stealing your tax refund.
Call to action
Click here to get your Identity Protection PIN.
Links
Get an Identity Protection PIN
Information about the IRS self-select PIN
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