AARP Scam Alert: Scammers steal tax refunds

Another tax season is here and that means another round of tax scams, including tax identity theft, are sure to follow.

Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent tax refund.

These phony returns are usually e-filed early in the tax season because e-filed returns get faster refunds. A scammer hopes to get a refund check or di...