Tax-related identity theft is on the rise.

The Internal Revenue Service has flagged 2 million tax returns to review for possible fraud, according to Bloomberg.

That’s close to the total number of returns that were identified for review in 2011—and there’s still one month left in tax-filing season.

To learn more about top tax scams that can lead to tax-related identity theft, read our slideshow. And protect yourself with our easy tips.

 

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