Deadline near to apply for ID theft protection after VT 1099 tax form recall
Ethan BakuliThe deadline to apply for free identity protection services for Vermonters who filed for unemployment insurance this past year is fast approaching.
Since February, the state has offered services to Vermonters who have filed for unemployment insurance in 2020, in response to a mass recall of incorrect 1099 tax forms.
Through out-of-state contracted Vendor IDX, eligible Vermonters are able to obtain two years of credit card monitoring and identity theft services. The deadline for enrollment is June 18.
Unemployment:1099 form recall leads VT to offer ID theft protection
On Feb. 1, Vermont's Department of Labor announced a recall of all 1099-G forms sent to Vermonters after reports many of the forms were sent with incorrect names and addresses. In certain instances, people had received forms with another person's Social Security number.
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The department believes the mishap pertained to forms related to the Lost Wages Assistance program and a portion of those who received the Vermont Short Term Supplemental benefit.
The identify theft protection is expected to provide Vermonters with the ability to monitor risks to their credit card accounts and personal information.
For more information on IDX’s services, including instructions on how to activate your complimentary membership services, Vermonters can call 833-726-0943.
Instances of identity theft can additionally be reported to the Federal Trade Commission by calling (877) 438-4338.
Contact Ethan Bakuli at (802) 556-1804 or ebakuli@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @BakuliEthan.