How Retailers Can Protect Themselves From Tax Scams
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Key Takeaway: Mailbox theft has become a year-round problem, and fraudsters count on the fact that important tax documents arrive via the mail in the first quarter of the year, including employee W-2s and other company tax information.
Make sure there's a secure mail receiving process in place and, if possible, limit the number of people that handle the mail internally.
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