INDIANA — As Hoosier taxpayers prepare to file their tax returns and many eagerly await their annual cash infusion known as the tax refund, state officials are advising caution. Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams such as identity theft, which often happens at tax time. While many families make …read more.

GOSHEN — No one wants to be a victim of identity theft. While it’s virtually impossible to eliminate the risk, there are many steps you can take, however, to protect yourself. “It starts with three things,” advises Martha Packer, loss prevention and security officer at Interra Credit Union. “Carefully protect your social security number, financial …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Senator Dan Coats, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement regarding a new Internal Revenue Service policy to assist identity-theft victims in getting copies of bogus tax returns filed in their name: “This announcement is good news for individuals who are victims of tax fraud. However, it fails to address …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 3800 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Darrell W. Shull reported fraud using his Social Security number. 12:57 a.m. Monday, April 20, 9300 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Michael J. Moore reported an attempted burglary. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, …read more.