Tax Resolution Attorney, Jeffrey T. Jones Tells Taxpayers to Be Proactive to Prevent Becoming Tax Scam Victim.

Charleston, WV, March 24, 2015: Tax resolution specialist attorney Jeffrey T. Jones, founder of the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones, and best-selling author of “Protect and Defend” has posted a new blog on his website entitled “The Importance of Being Proactive Against Identity Theft This Tax Season” where he shows that even the most astute can become victims of tax scams.

Jones makes it clear that this is not time to be cavalier. He writes, “If a retired federal cyber-security expert can become the victim of tax fraud, even after taking sophisticated precautions, the rest of us had better take note.” He adds, “According a recent Wall Street Journal article, this is exactly what happened.”

The victim in the article took measures most might not think about. As Jones accounts, “The victim, as the article reported, “shunned online tax-preparation programs that store data on the Internet. He researched the security features of different software programs and opted for a packaged—not downloaded—product. He checked the package for signs of tampering before loading it into his secure home computer. Yet soon after he tried to electronically file his federal tax return through TurboTax on Feb. 14, the company told him it had been rejected because someone already had filed using his Social Security number.” (www.finance.yahoo.com/news/protect-yourself-from-tax-identity-theft-154642551.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma)Jones advises, “Practicing cyber-hygiene may help keep your information from being compromised. IT experts recommend using strong passwords and changing them frequently along with updating computer applications and antivirus software. It’s also important to make sure that Wi-Fi access is password protected.” He adds, “With tax season in full swing, you may not know if you are a victim of tax fraud yet.”

The entire blog can be read at http://www.jeffreytjones.com/the-importance-of-being-proactive-against-identity-theft-this-tax-season/

About Jeffrey T. Jones

Jeffrey T. Jones has more than 25 years of experience and served as the former President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and IRS Tax Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia. In his work, he helps individuals and businesses resolve their IRS tax problems. He is the author of the bestselling book “Protect and Defend.” He has also written Special Reports dealing with business payroll taxes and ways to solve your IRS problems.

About the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones

For quality, dependable legal representation, clients throughout West Virginia rely on the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones, PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Our office serves clients from Charleston to Huntington, from Beckley to Princeton and as far as Clarksburg. We take a personal interest in each client’s case and if they have a question or concern they know they can call and personally speak with an attorney. Personal service is what we offer to all of our clients.

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