CHARLOTTE, NC — Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name. An Identity Protection Pin, or IP Pin, is a unique six-digit number that helps pro tect your tax account from identity theft. However, the IRS says less than 10% of taxpayers currently use one. In an all new ‘What the Tech?”, consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker explains how to create an IP Pin and why it could help safeguard your refund. ...read more read less