Protecting Your EIN Stolen EINs can be used to fraudulently obtain a tax refund, and many business owners are unsuspecting of the danger. Criminals who attempt this type of fraud, business identity theft, file a fraudulent tax return by reporting false income and withholding to get a false tax refund.

How do I check my EIN for fraud?

2. If you determine your identity has been misused and an EIN has been improperly assigned to you, consider filing a Form 14039-B PDF or contact us for specialized assistance, toll-free at 800-908-4490.

What can a scammer do with an EIN number?

Identity thieves can steal your business EIN, so it’s important to keep it safe….An identity thief can use your EIN to:

  • File false tax returns and get refunds,
  • Hack into your bank account and withdraw funds.
  • Use your credit cards and run up bills, or.
  • Take out credit and ruin your business credit rating.

Can you commit fraud with EIN number?

No, EINs are not kept confidential and are a matter of public record. Therefore, it is important that you keep your EIN safe and secure to ensure that no one attempts to commit fraud by using your EIN.

What if someone has my EIN number?

Once someone gets your EIN number, he can establish corporate credit card accounts, business banking accounts and even establish personal credit without your knowing it. The theft of your EIN can be combined with thieves accessing your mail.

How do I find out if someone is using my EIN?

Visit the Internal Revenue Service website (IRS.gov) to obtain the information you need to contact your state’s local IRS office. Call or email your local office to request a case be opened to track activity filed under your EIN.

What happens if someone gets my EIN number?

What can someone do with your business tax ID number?

Can I look up a business by EIN number?

Rather than asking a company for their EIN, you can do an EIN lookup yourself. Or, if you have a company’s EIN but not their name, you can do a reverse EIN lookup just as easily as you can look up a company’s EIN. Remember to keep your business EIN private unless the IRS or a financial institution is asking for it.