Define identity theft and explain its various forms, including tax-related identity theft.
Recognize early warning signs of identity theft and fraud.
Understand the IRS “Dirty Dozen” scams and how they impact taxpayers.
Understand the nature of phishing, including spear-phishing, and how it threatens tax preparers. Analyze real-world phishing examples to learn how to spot and avoid them.
Learn immediate steps to take when identity theft occurs.
Create a recovery plan using available tools and resources.
Understand procedures to follow when sensitive information is lost or exposed
This course provides a basic understanding of Identify Theft and Cyber Security, who it affects and how to protect client information and prevent thefts from occurring. The course gives a general overview of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, who must comply to the Act, how to comply to its instructions and how to safeguard and protect taxpayer information as well as your own. This course will also cover a variety of cyber threats that aid in identity theft, their descriptions, effects. and how to avoid or prevent them from occurring. Upon completion of course, participants will have a basic understanding of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, its purpose and who’s responsible and how to comply, as well various ways to maintain the security of client information and prevent identity theft by being aware of various cyber security threats.
